Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VSCPX)

Overview

The company operates as a fund advisor with a specific focus on employing an indexing investment approach. This strategy is designed to match the performance of the CRSP US Small Cap Index, which is a comprehensive index representing small U.S. companies across various sectors. By aiming to replicate the target index, the fund advisor invests all, or substantially all, of its assets into the stocks that constitute the index. This is achieved by holding each stock in nearly the same proportion as its weighting in the index, ensuring a diversified investment that mirrors the small cap market segment in the United States.

Products and Services

• Indexing Investment Approach:

This investment approach is centered around tracking the performance of the CRSP US Small Cap Index. It involves a strategic method of replicating the index by investing in the stocks that make up the index, maintaining the same proportion as their weightings within the index. This product is designed for investors looking to gain exposure to the small cap sector of the U.S. market, offering a diversified portfolio that aims to mirror the performance of the index.