Vanguard World Fund Files DEFA14A Proxy Materials

TL;DR

Vanguard World Fund filed proxy docs on diversification. No fee.

AI Summary

Vanguard World Fund is filing a Definitive Additional Materials proxy statement (DEFA14A) on September 3, 2025. The filing concerns diversification and non-diversification policies for its various funds, including Vanguard Financials Index Fund and Vanguard Health Care Index Fund. No filing fee was required for this submission.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding the diversification strategies and policies of their investments within the Vanguard World Fund, impacting investment risk and regulatory compliance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine proxy statement regarding diversification policies and does not indicate any immediate financial or operational risks.

Key Numbers

• 20250903 — Filing Date (Date the DEFA14A was filed.)

Key Players & Entities

• VANGUARD WORLD FUND (company) — Registrant
• Vanguard Financials Index Fund (company) — Fund Name
• Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (company) — Fund Name
• 0001683863-25-007265 (dollar_amount) — Accession Number
• 20250903 (dollar_amount) — Filing Date

FAQ

Filing Documents

• f42739d1.htm (DEFA14A) — 39KB
• g18718z78athhnpxuzc43.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 211KB
• ga0keb4zuwsuc5kgpygyv.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 144KB
• gy6h7v3wiob6mw7340c6g.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 246KB
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• gi8vfz3r9uaxomat1qra2.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 18KB
• 0001683863-25-007265.txt ( ) — 986KB
• S000004449
• C000012220 (VFAIX)
• C000012221 (VFH)
• S000004450
• C000012222 (VHCIX)
• C000012223 (VHT)

From the Filing

NON DIVERSIFICATION DEF A14A DIVERSIFICATION NON DIVERSIFICATION DEF A14A Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [X] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material under Rule 14a-12 Vanguard World Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Declaration of Trust) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required. [ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i) and 0-11. (1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: (2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: (3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (Set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): (4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: (5) Total Fee Paid: [ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. [ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the form or schedule and the date of its filing. (1) Amount previously paid: (2) Form, schedule or registration statement no.: (3) Filing Party: (4) Date filed: Proposal to change the status of Vanguard Financials and Health Care Index Funds If you own shares of the Financials and Health Care Index Funds on August 26, 2025, you can vote to change the funds' status from diversified to non-diversified. Shareholders have a right to vote on certain matters concerning the funds they own. To help inform your vote on this proposal, you can: Read the attached document which explains why we are proposing this change and provides voting instructions. Attend a virtual Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders on November 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time. Call Broadridge toll-free at 1-855-202-9440 for all proxy information. For more information about Vanguard funds and ETFs, visit advisors.vanguard.com to obtain a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are contained in the prospectus; read and consider it carefully before investing. Vanguard ETF Shares are not redeemable with the issuing Fund other than in very large aggregations worth millions of dollars. Instead, investors must buy and sell Vanguard ETF Shares in the secondary market and hold those shares in a brokerage account. In doing so, the investor may incur brokerage commissions and may pay more than net asset value when buying and receive less than net asset value when selling. All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. Vanguard Public and Secure Login Website Banner Announcements "Learn more" leads to "Answers to questions about the Vanguard funds' proxy" Vanguard Public and Secure Login Website Banner Announcements "Funds' proxy resource" link leads to "Answers to questions about the Vanguard funds' proxy" Vanguard Public and Secure Login Website Banner Announcements "Funds' proxy resource" link leads to "Answers to questions about the Vanguard funds' proxy" Answers to questions about the Vanguard funds' proxy Contents 1 General proxy questions 3 Proposal to change Financials and Health Care Index Funds to Non-Diversified Status General proxy questions What is a proxy? A proxy is the legal authority or means to permit shareholders' votes to be registered without their presence at a shareholder meeting. Shareholders may vote their proxy online, by phone, by mail or by attending the virtual meeting. The Vanguard funds' shareholders have the right to vote on certain matters concerning the fund or funds they own. How often do the Vanguard funds hold shareholder meetings? The Vanguard funds hold shareholder meetings periodically when certain matters arise that require shareholder approval. Which Vanguard funds are involved in the proxy? The proxy involves both the ETF and mutual fund share classes of Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (ETF shares: VHT, CUSIP 92204A504; Admiral shares: VHCIX, CUSIP 92204A827) and Vanguard Financials Index Fund (ETF shares: VFH, CUSIP 92204A405; Admiral shares: VFAIX, CUSIP 92204A835). Who can vote? Any person who owns shares of the Health Care Index Fund and the Financials Index Fund as of the record date of August 26, 2025. When does voting take place? Voting will begin after the record date of August 26, 2025, with solicitation materials provided to investors shortly thereafter, and we intend to hold a shareholder meeting to con

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