Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (MGC)
MGC is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the CRSP US Mega Cap Index. MGC launched on Dec 17, 2007 and has a 0.07% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US9219108738 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 921910873 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities |
| Index Tracked | CRSP US Mega Cap Index |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Mega-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard Mega Cap ETF has an expense ratio of 0.07% which is considered to be low.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Mega Cap ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Mega Cap ETF had a return of 7.18% year-to-date (YTD) and 29.11% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Mega Cap ETF had an annualized return of 13.05%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.55%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.18% | 6.33% |
| 1 month | -2.85% | -2.81% |
| 6 months | 22.20% | 21.13% |
| 1 year | 29.11% | 24.56% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 14.08% | 11.55% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 13.05% | 10.55% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.20% | 5.32% | 2.87% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -4.59% | -1.72% | 9.31% | 4.17% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
Vanguard Mega Cap ETF(MGC)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (MGC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Mega Cap ETF granted a 1.31% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.37 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.37 | $2.29 | $2.18 | $1.96 | $1.93 | $2.02 | $1.83 | $1.68 | $1.63 | $1.47 | $1.27 | $1.18 |
Dividend yield | 1.31% | 1.35% | 1.65% | 1.17% | 1.45% | 1.81% | 2.10% | 1.83% | 2.14% | 2.11% | 1.81% | 1.86% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Mega Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 |
| 2013 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Mega Cap 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 Mega Cap ETF was 52.20%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 748 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Mega Cap ETF drawdown is 3.29%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -52.2% | Dec 27, 2007 | 301 | Mar 9, 2009 | 748 | Feb 24, 2012 | 1049 |
| -33.07% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 94 | Aug 5, 2020 | 117 |
| -25.74% | Jan 4, 2022 | 195 | Oct 12, 2022 | 293 | Dec 12, 2023 | 488 |
| -19.03% | Oct 4, 2018 | 56 | Dec 24, 2018 | 75 | Apr 12, 2019 | 131 |
| -12.96% | Jul 21, 2015 | 143 | Feb 11, 2016 | 46 | Apr 19, 2016 | 189 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Mega Cap ETF volatility is 3.69%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.