
4 Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2026 for a Well-Rounded Portfolio
A well-rounded portfolio should include different industries, company sizes, and locations. An S&P 500 ETF can be a foundational investment in most investors' portfolios.
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A well-rounded portfolio should include different industries, company sizes, and locations. An S&P 500 ETF can be a foundational investment in most investors' portfolios.

Vanguard is one of the top ETF providers I've long thought is the best in the business.

GWN Securities Inc. lessened its holdings in Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) by 52.2% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,740 shares of the company's stock after selling 6,266 shares during the period. GWN Securities Inc.'s holdings in Vanguard

Arkansas Financial Group Inc. cut its stake in shares of Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) by 3.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 153,082 shares of the company's stock after selling 5,437 shares during the

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its stake in Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) by 264.9% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,696 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 4,135 shares during the quarter. Allspring

B&D White Capital Company LLC bought a new stake in Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 5,730 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,683,000. Several other institutional investors and

Cerity Partners LLC grew its position in Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) by 2.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 943,047 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 21,575 shares during the period. Cerity Partners LLC owned 0.31% of

CX Institutional raised its holdings in shares of Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) by 9.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 216,458 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 18,041 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Mid-Cap

Community Trust and Investment Co. purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 3,900 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,146,000. A number of other

Endeavor Private Wealth Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) by 382.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 30,842 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 24,445 shares during the period. Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF

Eagle Strategies LLC increased its stake in shares of Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) by 361.8% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 12,067 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 9,454 shares during the period. Eagle Strategies LLC's holdings in

Mid-cap stocks boast a better long-term track record of performance than large caps. This hasn't been the case of late mostly because of a once-in-a-generation tech revolution.

Cwm LLC lowered its holdings in Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) by 8.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 81,036 shares of the company's stock after selling 7,929 shares during the quarter. Cwm LLC's holdings

CRA Financial Services LLC lifted its holdings in Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) by 4.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 46,297 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,969 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF

The Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF is rated Hold, lacking a compelling Buy thesis due to an unsupportive macro backdrop. VO's sector allocation favors defensives, utilities, and energy, making it more resilient in drawdowns but limiting upside in momentum-driven rallies. Midcaps, including VO, remain reliant on broad market rallies and macro support, with little benefit from AI-driven large-cap outperformance.

There's a lot to like with this Vanguard ETF. Often overlooked, mid-cap stocks are important diversifiers in large-cap-heavy portfolios.

Cypress Point Wealth Management LLC trimmed its position in shares of Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) by 63.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,000 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,750 shares during the quarter. Cypress Point Wealth

Looking for broad exposure to the Mid Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.

Capital Asset Advisory Services LLC grew its stake in Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) by 0.8% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 239,167 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 1,959 shares during the quarter.

American Trust bought a new position in Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VO) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 119,255 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $33,371,000. Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF comprises 3.1% of American Trust's holdings, making the