Vanguard to Split Shares of Five Equity ETFs in April 2026
VALLEY FORGE, PA — Vanguard recently announced plans to execute forward share splits for five of its equity index exchange-traded funds, with the changes set to take effect April 21, 2026, to keep share prices within a more accessible trading range for investors.
The firm said the decision followed a review of factors including market price, bid-ask spreads, and trading volume across its ETF lineup.
The following funds will undergo splits: Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) at a 6-for-1 ratio, Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK) at 5-for-1, Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) at 6-for-1, Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) at 4-for-1, and Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) at 8-for-1.
The record date for the splits is April 17, 2026, with a payable date of April 20, 2026, after market close. Shares are expected to begin trading at split-adjusted prices on April 21, 2026.
Investors who hold shares as of the close of trading on April 20 will be included in the split, according to the company.
Vanguard said forward share splits do not change the overall market value of an investor’s holdings and do not trigger tax consequences.
The firm also noted that mutual fund shares cannot be converted to ETF shares on April 20 and April 21 during the split process.
Vanguard, founded in 1975, provides investment management, advisory, and retirement services to individual and institutional investors.
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