What is Vanguard's Explorer fund?

Its Explorer Fund looks for small companies with growth potential. In addition to in-house Vanguard managers, the fund has multiple sub-advisors. As of November 27, 2023, the fund has assets totaling almost $17.93 billion invested in 758 different holdings. Its portfolio consists primarily of domestic mid-cap, small-cap and micro-cap stocks.

Is the Explorer fund a good investment?

The Explorer Fund, established in 1967, has certainly shown its staying power. However, Morningstar notes that the fund has undergone several shifts in strategy over the past decade. As the fund attracts assets, Vanguard adds more subadvisors, rather than the more common practice of closing it to new investors.

What is vexpx fund?

The Fund seeks long-term capital growth by investing mainly in stocks of small firms. These tend to be unseasoned firms, but are considered to have superior growth potential. These companies provide little or no dividend income. VEXPX | A complete Vanguard Explorer Fund;Investor mutual fund overview by MarketWatch.