Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares
FundVPMCXNASDAQAbout
This growth-oriented fund primarily invests in large and mid-sized companies, operating with a long-term outlook, exceptionally low portfolio turnover, and a time-tested investment approach. Established in 1984, PRIMECAP Management Company, the fund's advisor, employs a unique strategy where several portfolio managers independently oversee distinct segments of the portfolio. This multi-manager structure is designed to promote a variety of investment viewpoints. A key risk factor is the fund's potential for significant concentration in a handful of sectors, most notably technology and health care. This sectoral focus can lead to considerable short-term performance fluctuations, particularly when these industries experience strong rallies or downturns. Investors seeking to enhance an already diversified portfolio, and who possess a long-term investment horizon, may find this fund suitable as a supplementary holding.
Key Facts
52-Week Range
Performance
Sector Exposure
- Basic Materials1.62%
- Cash & Others0.90%
- Communication Services7.71%
- Consumer Cyclical11.78%
- Consumer Defensive1.14%
- Energy1.81%
- Financial Services7.64%
- Healthcare25.15%
- Industrials13.24%
- Real Estate0.08%
- Technology28.94%
- Utilities0.01%
Top Holdings
| Symbol | Name | Weight | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLY | Eli Lilly & Co | 6.93% | $5.01B |
| MU | Micron Technology Inc | 5.95% | $4.30B |
| GOOGL | Alphabet Inc | 3.80% | $2.74B |
| AZN | AstraZeneca PLC | 3.28% | $2.37B |
| KLAC | KLA Corp | 3.03% | $2.19B |
| INTC | Intel Corp | 2.86% | $2.06B |
| NVDA | NVIDIA Corp | 2.71% | $1.96B |
| AMGN | Amgen Inc | 2.69% | $1.94B |
| FDX | FedEx Corp | 2.65% | $1.91B |
| AMZN | Amazon.com Inc | 2.40% | $1.73B |
| TSLA | Tesla Inc | 2.23% | $1.61B |
| MSFT | Microsoft Corp | 2.23% | $1.61B |
| BIIB | Biogen Inc | 2.12% | $1.53B |
| ROST | Ross Stores Inc | 2.02% | $1.46B |
| SCHW | Charles Schwab Corp/The | 1.98% | $1.43B |
| BABA | ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR | 1.95% | $1.41B |
| SIE.DE | Siemens AG | 1.90% | $1.38B |
| BSX | Boston Scientific Corp | 1.83% | $1.32B |
| TXN | Texas Instruments Inc | 1.77% | $1.28B |
| GSK | GSK PLC-SPON ADR | 1.39% | $1.00B |
| TJX | TJX Cos Inc/The | 1.31% | $946.86M |
| LUV | Southwest Airlines Co | 1.30% | $941.24M |
| COP | ConocoPhillips | 1.24% | $893.72M |
| BMY | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | 1.20% | $866.90M |
| UAL | United Airlines Holdings Inc | 1.11% | $805.75M |