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166.92 +1.68    +1.02%
20/12 - Closed. Currency in USD
Type:  Fund
Market:  United States
Issuer:  Vanguard
Underlying:  S&P 500 TR
Asset Class:  Equity
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  • Total Assets: 72.88B
Vanguard PRIMECAP Adm 166.92 +1.68 +1.02%

Vanguard Primecap Fund Admiral Shares Overview

 
On this page you'll find an in-depth profile of Vanguard Primecap Fund Admiral Shares. Learn about the key management, total assets, investment strategy and contact information of VPMAX among other information.
Category

Large Blend

Total Assets

72.88B

Expenses

0.31%

Inception Date

Nov 12, 2001

Investment Strategy

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests in stocks considered to have above-average earnings growth potential that is not reflected in their current market prices. Its portfolio consists predominantly of large- and mid-capitalization stocks.

Contact Information

Address 100 Vanguard Boulevard
Malvern,PA 19355
United States
Phone +1 8776627447

Top Executives

Name Title Since Until
James M. Marchetti Executive Vice President 2015 Now
Biography James Marchetti, Executive Vice President of PRIMECAP. He has worked in investment management and has been with PRIMECAP since 2005, has managed assets since 2014. In 2004, he worked as a product analyst in Fidelity's Strategic Investments group. From 1996 to 2003, he ran the software division of IntelliSense, a start-up acquired by Corning Inc. in 2001. Mr. Marchetti holds an MBA degree from MIT-Sloan and a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, also from MIT, where he completed a thesis focused on recombinant protein recovery and purification techniques.
M. Mohsin Ansari Executive Vice President 2007 Now
Biography M. Mohsin Ansari, Executive Vice President of PRIMECAP Management Company. He has worked in investment management and has been with PRIMECAP since 2000, has managed assets since 2007. Mr. Ansari joined PRIMECAP Management Company in July 2000. From 1994 to 1998, he worked at Weyerhaeuser Company on various assignments ranging from managing capital projects to coordinating production at mills. In 1999, he was an Associate at Andersen Consulting. Mr. Ansari graduated from Colgate University with a bachelor’s degree in Physics and from Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. He also has an M.B.A. from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.
Alfred W. Mordecai Senior Vice President 1999 Now
Biography Alfred W. Mordecai, Vice Chairman of PRIMECAP Management Company. Mr. Mordecai joined PRIMECAP Management Company in August 1997. In 1996, he was an associate at McKinsey and Company. From 1990 to 1995, he worked as a nuclear engineer and program manager for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Directorate, a joint U.S. Navy and Department of Energy organization. Mr. Mordecai graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University. He has a master’s degree in Systems Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and is a graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.
Joel P. Fried President 1988 Now
Biography Joel P. Fried, President of PRIMECAP Management Company. He has worked in investment management since 1985, has been with PRIMECAP since 1986, has co-managed the Master Fund since its inception in 2002 and has managed assets since 1987. Prior to joining PRIMECAP, he spent one year as a financial analyst with Hughes Investment Management Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hughes Aircraft. Mr. Fried received his undergraduate degree in Economic Systems/Science from the University of California, Los Angeles and is a graduate of UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Theo A. Kolokotrones Chairman 1985 Now
Biography Theo A. Kolokotrones, Chairman of PRIMECAP Management Company. He has worked in investment management since 1970, has managed assets since 1979, has been with PRIMECAP since 1983. He co-founded PRIMECAP Management Company in September 1983. He is the lead manager of Vanguard Capital Opportunity and Odyssey Aggressive Growth fund. Previously, Kolokotrones spent six years at Capital Research Company, most recently as Senior Vice President. He has held portfolio management responsibilities since 1979. From 1970 to 1977, Kolokotrones was Vice President and Senior Financial Analyst at Smith Barney, Harris Upham and Company in New York. Education: B.A., University of Chicago; M.B.A., Harvard Business School.
Mitchell J. Milias Vice Chairman 2002 2014
Biography Milias is a vice chairman and co-founder of PRIMECAP Management Company. He is the lead manager of PRIMECAP Odyssey Stock. He co-founded PRIMECAP Management Company in September 1983. Previously, Milias was a portfolio manager, senior vice president and director of Capital Guardian Trust Company. He has been a portfolio manager since 1967. Milias holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Howard B. Schow Lead Portfolio Manager 1984 2012
Biography Schow was the Chairman and Co-Founder of PRIMECAP Management Company. He co-founded PRIMECAP Management Company in September 1983. Previously, Schow spent twenty-seven years with Capital Group, Inc., most recently as Chairman of the Board of Capital Research and Management Company. From 1966 to 1982, he served as Chairman of its Investment Committee. Schow held the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
David Van Slooten Director 1997 2010
Biography Mr. Van Slooten joined PRIMECAP Management Company in July 1996. Previously, he spent five years with KPMG Peat Marwick’s Corporate Finance Group, most recently as Director. From 1987 to 1990, he worked for Deloitte & Touche where he was a certified public accountant. Mr. Van Slooten is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
F. Jack Liebau Founder/President 1998 2000
Biography F. Jack Liebau joined Davis Advisors in 2011. His previous experience in investment research includes positions at Liebau Asset Management Co., The Capital Group, and Primecap Management Company. Mr. Liebau received his B.A. from Stanford University.
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