Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares VSCIX NASDAQ

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares is a low-cost index fund that provides broad exposure to the small-capitalization segment of the U.S. equity market by tracking a designated small-cap index. The fund is designed for investors seeking to add small-cap equity exposure to a diversified investment portfolio. As with most small-cap focused investments, the fund carries elevated volatility risk due to the inherent characteristics of smaller-sized companies. With its competitive fee structure and passive management approach, the fund offers an efficient way to gain diversified access to the small-cap market segment.