Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF
Vanguard S&P Small- 600 Growth ETF (AMEX: VIOG) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $143.84 (about ₹13,499 a unit) as of 11 Nov 2026, 3:59 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.1% and holds 349 securities. Indian residents can buy VIOG through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$142.90
Today's high
$143.93
52 week low
$114.18
52 week high
$154.43
VIOG opened at $143.58, closed previously at $142.42, and has traded between $114.18 and $154.43 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This fund primarily invests in the equity securities of companies found within the S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth Index. This benchmark is composed of growth-oriented smaller U.S. companies and is widely regarded as a barometer for the performance of domestic small-capitalization growth stocks. The ETF's primary objective is to mirror the returns of this underlying index as closely as possible. While offering substantial potential for capital appreciation, the value of its shares typically experiences greater volatility than funds holding fixed-income instruments. Consequently, it is most appropriate for investors with long-term financial goals where maximizing growth is a key priority. On March 14, 2023, a 2-for-1 share split was executed, which led to a reduced price per share and a proportional rise in the number of outstanding shares. Historical share price data generally does not reflect this adjustment, apart from instances where market data is specifically indicated as being split-adjusted. Although some reported data may show both pre- and post-split prices, it is crucial to understand that this corporate action had no impact on investment returns.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.1%
Assets (AUM)
$1.0B
Holdings
349
NAV
$142.46
Avg. volume
35.01K
1-year price change
+18.79%
5-year price change
+16.92%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
VIOG holds 349 securities in total. These 10 are 9.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
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How to buy VIOG from India
Indian residents can buy VIOG units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in VIOG from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search VIOG and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VIOG, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your VIOG position in USD and INR. VIOG reinvests its income instead of paying it out, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.
Trading and taxes when buying VIOG from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- ReinvestedDividends from its holdings are reinvested inside the fund, so nothing is paid out to you and there is no dividend to declare in India.
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the VIOG price today?
Vanguard S&P Small- 600 Growth ETF (VIOG) last traded at $143.84 on NYSE Arca, as of 11 Nov 2026, 3:59 PM ET. That is ₹13,499 a unit at the 11 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VIOG trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is VIOG, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard S&P Small- 600 Growth ETF manages about $1.0B. Its expense ratio is 0.1% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2010.
What are VIOG's largest holdings?
The top three are FormFactor Inc (1.4%), Viasat Inc (1.2%) and Protagonist Therapeutics Inc (1.1%). VIOG's 10 largest positions make up 9.8% of the fund.
Does VIOG pay dividends?
No. VIOG is an accumulating fund: dividends from its holdings are reinvested inside the fund, so nothing is paid out to you.
How are gains on VIOG taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of VIOG?
Yes. You can buy VIOG by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has VIOG performed?
VIOG's price is up 18.8% over the past year and up 16.9% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.