- ISIN
- US9219107334
- CUSIP
- 921910733
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Sep 18, 2018
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities, ESG
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- FTSE US All Cap Choice Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $12B
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Performance
ESGV Performance Chart
Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) is up 8.6% since the beginning of the year. ESGV is currently trading at $131 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ESGV shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,762.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) has returned 8.58% so far this year and 23.91% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF
- 1D
- 0.52%
- 1M
- 0.28%
- YTD
- 8.58%
- 6M
- 8.97%
- 1Y
- 23.91%
- 3Y*
- 20.65%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- -0.17%
- YTD
- 8.56%
- 6M
- 8.85%
- 1Y
- 22.93%
- 3Y*
- 19.37%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
ESGV Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 20, 2018, ESGV's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ESGV closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.55% | -2.11% | -5.45% | 12.02% | 6.58% | -2.28% | 8.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.89% | -2.46% | -6.69% | -0.45% | 6.81% | 5.53% | 2.10% | 2.34% | 3.63% | 2.48% | -0.21% | 0.11% | 16.48% |
| 2024 | 1.35% | 5.39% | 2.81% | -4.89% | 5.03% | 4.12% | 1.10% | 2.12% | 2.19% | -0.86% | 6.67% | -2.16% | 24.69% |
| 2023 | 7.91% | -2.17% | 3.42% | 1.05% | 1.75% | 6.55% | 3.51% | -2.00% | -5.05% | -2.61% | 10.33% | 5.64% | 30.79% |
| 2022 | -7.17% | -3.38% | 3.09% | -9.98% | -0.99% | -7.82% | 9.59% | -4.33% | -9.33% | 6.74% | 5.35% | -6.46% | -24.04% |
| 2021 | -0.54% | 2.34% | 3.48% | 5.52% | -0.08% | 3.09% | 2.33% | 3.20% | -4.94% | 7.08% | -1.08% | 3.96% | 26.55% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.07%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 20, 2018.
- This ETF captured 108.62% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.86% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.03 and R2 of 0.98, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.07%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.98
- Upside Capture
- 108.62%
- Downside Capture
- 102.86%
Expense Ratio
ESGV has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ESGV ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ESGV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.18 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.34 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.07 | 2.53 | -0.46 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.71 | 11.37 | -2.66 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF provided a 0.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.13 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 7 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.13 | $1.10 | $1.10 | $0.99 | $0.93 | $0.83 | $0.78 | $0.72 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 0.86% | 0.91% | 1.04% | 1.16% | 1.42% | 0.95% | 1.11% | 1.27% | 0.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $1.10 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $1.10 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.99 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.93 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.83 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF was 33.66%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 84 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF drawdown is 2.82%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.66%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 1d | 5mo 3dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -28.81%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 3mo | 2y 22dDec 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.41%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.89%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 15d | 6mo 19dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.60%Mar 2026 | 2mo 16d | 18d | 3mo 4dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ESGV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.66% | -56.78% | +23.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.60% | -9.10% | -2.50% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.41% | -18.90% | -1.51% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.81% | -25.43% | -3.38% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.82% | -2.34% | -0.48% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.42% | -10.72% | +4.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.76% | 2.02% | +0.74% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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