VXF: How Does The Extended Market Compare To The Prime Benchmark?

  • The Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund ETF is a low-cost way to garner access to stocks outside the S&P 500. We ascertain how VXF compares to VOO, the product which tracks the S&P 500, and highlight the merits and drawbacks of pursuing both products. VXF appears to be a ripe candidate for some mean-reversion bounce, particularly in light of its relatively cheap valuations and stronger earnings growth potential.