# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000052848
**File Stem:** 0001683863-25-007437
**Filing Date:** 2025-9
**Character Count:** 35288
**Document Hash:** f9a6210b76eb1d4d4f964c81dae265da
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001683863-25-007437.hdr.sgml**: 20250911

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001683863-25-007437

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 25

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250911

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250911

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** VANGUARD WORLD FUND
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000052848

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 046035483
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0831

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-01027
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251307357

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PO BOX 2600
- **STREET 2:** V26
- **CITY:** VALLEY FORGE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19482
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6106691000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PO BOX 2600
- **STREET 2:** V26
- **CITY:** VALLEY FORGE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19482

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** VANGUARD WORLD FUNDS
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20020402

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** VANGUARD WORLD FUND INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** IVEST FUND INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19850923

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Vanguard Financials Index Fund (Series ID: S000004449)

| Class ID   | Class Name     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000012220 | Admiral Shares | VFAIX           |
| C000012221 | ETF Shares     | VFH             |

### Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (Series ID: S000004450)

| Class ID   | Class Name     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000012222 | Admiral Shares | VHCIX           |
| C000012223 | ETF Shares     | VHT             |

**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.**

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**[ ] 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.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(1)Amount previously paid:**

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(3)Filing Party:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(4)Date filed:**

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PO BOX 982901

EL PASO, TX 79998-2901

**SCAN TO ⬥**

**VIEW MATERIALS &VOTE**

**Consolidated Proxy Card**

**This form is your EzVote Consolidated Proxy. It reflects all of your accounts registered to the same Social Security number, Tax I.D. number or account number at this address. By voting and signing the Consolidated Proxy Card, you are voting all of these accounts in the same manner as indicated on the bottom of the form.**

**VOTE ON THE INTERNET**

1) Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand.

**2) Go to the website www.proxyvote.com or scan the QR Barcode above.**

3) Follow the instructions provided on the website.

4) To attend and vote at the meeting, please register by going to Virtual Shareholder Meeting at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/broadridgevsm/

**VOTE BY PHONE**

1) Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand.

**2) Call 1-800-690-6903**

3) Follow the instructions.

**VOTE BY MAIL**

1) Read the Proxy Statement.

2) Check the appropriate boxes on the proxy card below.

3) Sign and date the proxy card.

4) Return the proxy card in the envelope provided.

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **IF VOTING THE CONSOLIDATED PROXY CARD DO NOT SIGN, DATE OR RETURN THE INDIVIDUAL BALLOTS** |  |
| TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; V79557-S20581 | KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS |
|  | KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS |
|  | DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY |

---

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:** | **The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **For** | **Against** | **Abstain** |
| 1. | &nbsp;&nbsp; <u>For shareholders of Vanguard Financials Index Fund</u>: To approve changing the Fund's classification from diversified to non-diversified and the elimination | &nbsp;&nbsp; ◻ | ◻ | ◻ |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; of the related fundamental investment restriction. |  |  |  |
| **The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:** | **The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **For** | **Against** | **Abstain** |
| 2. | &nbsp;&nbsp; <u>For shareholders of Vanguard Health Care Index Fund</u>: To approve changing the Fund's classification from diversified to non-diversified and the elimination | &nbsp;&nbsp; ◻ | ◻ | ◻ |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; of the related fundamental investment restriction. |  |  |  |

---

Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give full title as such. Joint owners should each sign personally. All holders must sign. If a corporation or partnership, please sign in full corporate or partnership name by authorized officer.

      <br> Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX] Date Signature [Joint Owners] Date

![](g8909h45uv9ijpx3vtruk.jpg)

**Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Special Meeting of**

**Shareholders on November 4, 2025:**

The Proxy Statement is available at www.proxyvote.com.

V79558-S20581

**VANGUARD FINANCIALS INDEX FUND**

**VANGUARD HEALTH CARE INDEX FUND**

**THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES**

The undersigned hereby appoint(s) Carrie Simons and John Schadl, and each of them as Proxies of the undersigned with full power of substitution, to vote and act with respect to all interests in the Fund with respect to which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders ("Joint Special Meeting") of the Fund to be held virtually on November 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Joint Special Meeting in person. Any shareholders wishing to participate in the Joint Special Meeting by means of remote communication can do so by registering at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/broadridgevsm/.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the Notice of the Joint Special Meeting and of the accompanying Proxy Statement, and revokes any proxy previously given with respect to such Joint Special Meeting.

This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted as instructed. **If you sign without otherwise indicating a vote on the proposals, this proxy will be voted FOR the proposals.** As to any other matter that may properly come before the Joint Special Meeting or any adjournments thereof, the shares will be voted by the Proxies in accordance with their judgment.

**PLEASE SIGN AND DATE ON THE REVERSE SIDE**

V79559-S20581

**VANGUARD FINANCIALS INDEX FUND**

**VANGUARD HEALTH CARE INDEX FUND**

**THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES**

The undersigned hereby appoint(s) Carrie Simons and John Schadl, and each of them as Proxies of the undersigned with full power of substitution, to vote and act with respect to all interests in the Fund with respect to which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders ("Joint Special Meeting") of the Fund to be held virtually on November 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Joint Special Meeting in person. Any shareholders wishing to participate in the Joint Special Meeting by means of remote communication can do so by registering at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/ broadridgevsm/.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the Notice of the Joint Special Meeting and of the accompanying Proxy Statement, and revokes any proxy previously given with respect to such Joint Special Meeting.

**This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted as instructed. If you sign without otherwise indicating a vote on the proposals, this proxy will be voted FOR the proposals. As to any other matter that may properly come before the Joint Special Meeting or any adjournments thereof, the shares will be voted by the Proxies in accordance with their judgment.**

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![](gzfr6dd83sucwy5nfu0t9.jpg)

PO BOX 982901

EL PASO, TX 79998-2901

TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS:

**SCAN TO ⬥**

**VIEW MATERIALS &VOTE**

**To vote by Internet**

1) Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand.

**2)Go to website www.proxyvote.com or scan the QR Barcode above.**

3)Follow the instructions provided on the website.

4)To attend and vote at the meeting, please register by going to Virtual Shareholder Meeting at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/broadridgevsm/

**To vote by Telephone**

1)Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand.

**2)Call 1-800-690-6903**

3)Follow the instructions.

**![](gop02ivwtoex9eefysvsx.jpg) To vote by Mail**

1)Read the Proxy Statement.

2)Check the appropriate boxes on the proxy card below.

3)Sign and date the proxy card.

4)Return the proxy card in the envelope provided.

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| V79553-S20581 | KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS |
|  | KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS |
|  | DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY |

---

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:** | **The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **For** | **Against** | **Abstain** |
| 1. | &nbsp;&nbsp; <u>For shareholders of Vanguard Financials Index Fund</u>: To approve changing the Fund's classification from diversified to non-diversified and the elimination | &nbsp;&nbsp; ◻ | ◻ | ◻ |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; of the related fundamental investment restriction. |  |  |  |
| **The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:** | **The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **For** | **Against** | **Abstain** |
| 2. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Not Applicable. | &nbsp;&nbsp; ◻ | ◻ | ◻ |

---

Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give full title as such. Joint owners should each sign personally. All holders must sign. If a corporation or partnership, please sign in full corporate or partnership name by authorized officer.

      <br> Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX] Date Signature [Joint Owners] Date

![](gnps7czr0u5agxr7aeonh.jpg)

**Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Special Meeting of**

**Shareholders on November 4, 2025:**

The Proxy Statement is available at www.proxyvote.com.

V79554-S20581

**VANGUARD FINANCIALS INDEX FUND**

**THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES**

The undersigned hereby appoint(s) Carrie Simons and John Schadl, and each of them as Proxies of the undersigned with full power of substitution, to vote and act with respect to all interests in the Fund with respect to which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders ("Joint Special Meeting") of the Fund to be held virtually on November 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Joint Special Meeting in person. Any shareholders wishing to participate in the Joint Special Meeting by means of remote communication can do so by registering at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/broadridgevsm/.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the Notice of the Joint Special Meeting and of the accompanying Proxy Statement, and revokes any proxy previously given with respect to such Joint Special Meeting.

This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted as instructed. **If you sign without otherwise indicating a vote on the proposal, this proxy will be voted FOR the proposal.** As to any other matter that may properly come before the Joint Special Meeting or any adjournments thereof, the shares will be voted by the Proxies in accordance with their judgment.

**PLEASE SIGN AND DATE ON THE REVERSE SIDE**

![](ggeedx3hjqony7wlzwspj.jpg)

**SCAN TO ⬥**

**VIEW MATERIALS &VOTE**

PO BOX 982901

EL PASO, TX 79998-2901

**To vote by Internet**

1) Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand.

**2) Go to website www.proxyvote.com or scan the QR Barcode above.**

3) Follow the instructions provided on the website.

4) To attend and vote at the meeting, please register by going to Virtual Shareholder Meeting at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/broadridgevsm/

**To vote by Telephone**

1) Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand.

**2) Call 1-800-690-6903**

3) Follow the instructions.

**![](g4wyj4gbm74k38bg8bea9.jpg) To vote by Mail**

1) Read the Proxy Statement.

2) Check the appropriate boxes on the proxy card below.

3) Sign and date the proxy card.

4) Return the proxy card in the envelope provided.

TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| V79555-S20581 | KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS |
|  | KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS |
|  | DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY |

---

**The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:**

1. Not Applicable.

**The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:**

2.<u>For shareholders of Vanguard Health Care Index Fund</u>: To approve changing the Fund's classification from diversified to non-diversified and the elimination of the related fundamental investment restriction.

**For Against Abstain**

◻ ◻ ◻

**For Against Abstain**

◻ ◻ ◻

Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give full title as such. Joint owners should each sign personally. All holders must sign. If a corporation or partnership, please sign in full corporate or partnership name by authorized officer.

      <br> Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX] Date Signature [Joint Owners] Date

![](gh796hc9158dly3dkfu9g.jpg)

**Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Special Meeting of**

**Shareholders on November 4, 2025:**

The Proxy Statement is available at www.proxyvote.com.

V79556-S20581

**VANGUARD HEALTH CARE INDEX FUND**

**THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES**

The undersigned hereby appoint(s) Carrie Simons and John Schadl, and each of them as Proxies of the undersigned with full power of substitution, to vote and act with respect to all interests in the Fund with respect to which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders ("Joint Special Meeting") of the Fund to be held virtually on November 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Joint Special Meeting in person. Any shareholders wishing to participate in the Joint Special Meeting by means of remote communication can do so by registering at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/broadridgevsm/.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the Notice of the Joint Special Meeting and of the accompanying Proxy Statement, and revokes any proxy previously given with respect to such Joint Special Meeting.

This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted as instructed. **If you sign without otherwise indicating a vote on the proposal, this proxy will be voted FOR the proposal.** As to any other matter that may properly come before the Joint Special Meeting or any adjournments thereof, the shares will be voted by the Proxies in accordance with their judgment.

**PLEASE SIGN AND DATE ON THE REVERSE SIDE**

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![](gvxhpvgu2oxvl27vl0bmw.jpg)

PO BOX 982901

EL PASO, TX 79998-2901

**SCAN TO ⬥**

**VIEW MATERIALS &VOTE**

**Consolidated Proxy Card**

**This form is your EzVote Consolidated Proxy. It reflects all of your accounts registered to the same Social Security number, Tax I.D. number or account number at this address. By voting and signing the Consolidated Proxy Card, you are voting all of these accounts in the same manner as indicated on the bottom of the form.**

**VOTE ON THE INTERNET**

1) Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand.

**2) Go to the website www.proxyvote.com or scan the QR Barcode above.**

3) Follow the instructions provided on the website.

4) To attend and vote at the meeting, please register by going to Virtual Shareholder Meeting at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/ broadridgevsm/

**VOTE BY PHONE**

1) Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand.

**2) Call 1-800-690-6903**

3) Follow the instructions.

**VOTE BY MAIL**

1) Read the Proxy Statement.

2) Check the appropriate boxes on the proxy card below.

3) Sign and date the proxy card.

4) Return the proxy card in the envelope provided.

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **IF VOTING THE CONSOLIDATED PROXY CARD DO NOT SIGN, DATE OR RETURN THE INDIVIDUAL BALLOTS** |  |
| TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; V79570-S20580 | KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS |
|  | KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS |
|  | DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY |

---

**The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:**

1.<u>For shareholders of Vanguard Financials Index Fund</u>: To approve changing the Fund's classification from diversified to non-diversified and the elimination of the related fundamental investment restriction.

**The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:**

**For Against Abstain**

◻ ◻ ◻

**For Against Abstain**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

2. <u>For shareholders of Vanguard Health Care Index Fund</u>: To approve changing the Fund's classification from diversified to non-diversified and the elimination ◻ ◻ ◻ <br> of the related fundamental investment restriction.

Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give full title as such. Joint owners should each sign personally. All holders must sign. If a corporation or partnership, please sign in full corporate or partnership name by authorized officer.

      <br> Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX] Date Signature [Joint Owners] Date

![](gze4adoxn123k43xhmoa1.jpg)

**Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Special Meeting of**

**Shareholders on November 4, 2025:**

The Proxy Statement is available at www.proxyvote.com.

V79571-S20580

**VANGUARD FINANCIALS INDEX FUND**

**VANGUARD HEALTH CARE INDEX FUND**

**THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES**

The undersigned hereby appoint(s) Carrie Simons and John Schadl, and each of them as Proxies of the undersigned with full power of substitution, to vote and act with respect to all interests in the Fund with respect to which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders ("Joint Special Meeting") of the Fund to be held virtually on November 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Joint Special Meeting in person. Any shareholders wishing to participate in the Joint Special Meeting by means of remote communication can do so by registering at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/broadridgevsm/.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the Notice of the Joint Special Meeting and of the accompanying Proxy Statement, and revokes any proxy previously given with respect to such Joint Special Meeting.

This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted as instructed. **If you sign without otherwise indicating a vote on the proposals, this proxy will be voted FOR the proposals.** As to any other matter that may properly come before the Joint Special Meeting or any adjournments thereof, the shares will be voted by the Proxies in accordance with their judgment.

**PLEASE SIGN AND DATE ON THE REVERSE SIDE**

**VANGUARD FINANCIALS INDEX FUND**

**VANGUARD HEALTH CARE INDEX FUND**

**THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES**

The undersigned hereby appoint(s) Carrie Simons and John Schadl, and each of them as Proxies of the undersigned with full power of substitution, to vote and act with respect to all interests in the Fund with respect to which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders ("Joint Special Meeting") of the Fund to be held virtually on November 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Joint Special Meeting in person. Any shareholders wishing to participate in the Joint Special Meeting by means of remote communication can do so by registering at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/broadridgevsm/.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the Notice of the Joint Special Meeting and of the accompanying Proxy Statement, and revokes any proxy previously given with respect to such Joint Special Meeting.

**This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted as instructed. If you sign without otherwise indicating a vote on the proposals, this proxy will be voted FOR the proposals. As to any other matter that may properly come before the Joint Special Meeting or any adjournments thereof, the shares will be voted by the Proxies in accordance with their judgment.**

V79572-S20580

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![](ggc5uue1xi70gsn2ux8lp.jpg)

**SCAN TO ⬥**

**VIEW MATERIALS &VOTE**

PO BOX 982901

EL PASO, TX 79998-2901

**To vote by Internet**

1) Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand.

**2) Go to website www.proxyvote.com or scan the QR Barcode above.**

3) Follow the instructions provided on the website.

4) To attend and vote at the meeting, please register by going to Virtual Shareholder Meeting at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/broadridgevsm/

**To vote by Telephone**

1) Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand.

**2) Call 1-800-690-6903**

3) Follow the instructions.

**![](gkzckxjkdkmlhm13u2bn1.jpg) To vote by Mail**

1) Read the Proxy Statement.

2) Check the appropriate boxes on the proxy card below.

3) Sign and date the proxy card.

4) Return the proxy card in the envelope provided.

TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| V79566-S20580 | KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS |
|  | KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS |
|  | DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY |

---

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:** | **The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **For** | **Against** | **Abstain** |
| 1. | &nbsp;&nbsp; <u>For shareholders of Vanguard Financials Index Fund</u>: To approve changing the Fund's classification from diversified to non-diversified and the elimination | &nbsp;&nbsp; ◻ | ◻ | ◻ |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; of the related fundamental investment restriction. |  |  |  |
| **The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:** | **The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **For** | **Against** | **Abstain** |
| 2. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Not Applicable. | &nbsp;&nbsp; ◻ | ◻ | ◻ |

---

Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give full title as such. Joint owners should each sign personally. All holders must sign. If a corporation or partnership, please sign in full corporate or partnership name by authorized officer.

      <br> Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX] Date Signature [Joint Owners] Date

![](giqarugeztwmtculgzlwa.jpg)

**Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Special Meeting of**

**Shareholders on November 4, 2025:**

The Proxy Statement is available at www.proxyvote.com.

V79567-S20580

**VANGUARD FINANCIALS INDEX FUND**

**THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES**

The undersigned hereby appoint(s) Carrie Simons and John Schadl, and each of them as Proxies of the undersigned with full power of substitution, to vote and act with respect to all interests in the Fund with respect to which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders ("Joint Special Meeting") of the Fund to be held virtually on November 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Joint Special Meeting in person. Any shareholders wishing to participate in the Joint Special Meeting by means of remote communication can do so by registering at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/broadridgevsm/.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the Notice of the Joint Special Meeting and of the accompanying Proxy Statement, and revokes any proxy previously given with respect to such Joint Special Meeting.

This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted as instructed. **If you sign without otherwise indicating a vote on the proposal, this proxy will be voted FOR the proposal.** As to any other matter that may properly come before the Joint Special Meeting or any adjournments thereof, the shares will be voted by the Proxies in accordance with their judgment.

**PLEASE SIGN AND DATE ON THE REVERSE SIDE**

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**SCAN TO ⬥**

**VIEW MATERIALS &VOTE**

PO BOX 982901

EL PASO, TX 79998-2901

**To vote by Internet**

1) Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand.

**2) Go to website www.proxyvote.com or scan the QR Barcode above.**

3) Follow the instructions provided on the website.

4) To attend and vote at the meeting, please register by going to Virtual Shareholder Meeting at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/broadridgevsm/

**To vote by Telephone**

1) Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand.

**2) Call 1-800-690-6903**

3) Follow the instructions.

**![](g5lknzr5rgnugfd8ude6b.jpg) To vote by Mail**

1) Read the Proxy Statement.

2) Check the appropriate boxes on the proxy card below.

3) Sign and date the proxy card.

4) Return the proxy card in the envelope provided.

TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS:

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**The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:**

1. Not Applicable.

**The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:**

2.<u>For shareholders of Vanguard Health Care Index Fund</u>: To approve changing the Fund's classification from diversified to non-diversified and the elimination of the related fundamental investment restriction.

**For Against Abstain**

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**For Against Abstain**

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Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give full title as such. Joint owners should each sign personally. All holders must sign. If a corporation or partnership, please sign in full corporate or partnership name by authorized officer.

      <br> Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX] Date Signature [Joint Owners] Date

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**Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Joint Special Meeting of**

**Shareholders on November 4, 2025:**

The Proxy Statement is available at www.proxyvote.com.

V79569-S20580

**VANGUARD HEALTH CARE INDEX FUND**

**THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES**

The undersigned hereby appoint(s) Carrie Simons and John Schadl, and each of them as Proxies of the undersigned with full power of substitution, to vote and act with respect to all interests in the Fund with respect to which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders ("Joint Special Meeting") of the Fund to be held virtually on November 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Joint Special Meeting in person. Any shareholders wishing to participate in the Joint Special Meeting by means of remote communication can do so by registering at www.viewproxy.com/vanguard/broadridgevsm/.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the Notice of the Joint Special Meeting and of the accompanying Proxy Statement, and revokes any proxy previously given with respect to such Joint Special Meeting.

This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted as instructed. **If you sign without otherwise indicating a vote on the proposal, this proxy will be voted FOR the proposal.** As to any other matter that may properly come before the Joint Special Meeting or any adjournments thereof, the shares will be voted by the Proxies in accordance with their judgment.

**PLEASE SIGN AND DATE ON THE REVERSE SIDE**

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P.O. Box 982901

El Paso, TX 79998-2901

**Don't miss out: Vote your shares for the Vanguard funds' proxy by November 4, 2025**

Dear Vanguard Client,

We recently sent an email to the person named first on your Vanguard joint account. The email explained that shareholders who owned shares of Vanguard funds on the record date of August 26, 2025, are entitled to vote on an important proposal presented in your fund's proxy statement.

Only one ballot can be cast per account. We encourage all owners on an account to discuss how they wish to vote on the proposal. Voting concludes on November 4, 2025, at the virtual Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders.

Please be sure to cast a vote even if a portion of the shares in your account has been sold since August 26, 2025. Your vote is important.

If you have any questions about the proxy, please call Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. at 855-202-9440.

Thank you in advance for voting.

Connect with Vanguard® • vanguard.com

**For more information about Vanguard funds, visit 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.**

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.© 2025 The Vanguard Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor of the Vanguard Funds. JTPRLTR 092025

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P.O. Box 982901

El Paso, TX 79998-2901

**Don't miss out: Vote your shares for the Vanguard funds' proxy by November 4, 2025**

Dear Vanguard Client,

We recently sent an email to the trustee named first on your Vanguard account for which you're also a trustee. The email explained that shareholders who owned shares of Vanguard Financials Index Fund and/or Vanguard Health Care Index Fund on the record date of August 26, 2025, are entitled to vote on an important proposal presented in the proxy statement.

Only one ballot can be cast per account. We encourage all trustees on an account to discuss how they wish to vote on the proposal. Voting concludes on November 4, 2025, at the virtual Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders.

Please be sure to cast a vote even if a portion of the shares in your account has been sold since August 26, 2025. Your vote is important.

If you have any questions about the proxy, please call Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. at 855-202-9440.

Thank you in advance for voting.

Connect with Vanguard® • vanguard.com

**For more information about Vanguard funds, visit 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.**

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.© 2025 The Vanguard Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor of the Vanguard Funds. TRPRLTR 092025

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