Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF (MGV)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF (MGV) has returned 3.25% so far this year and 14.96% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MGV has had an annualized return of 12.05%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 27, 2007, MGV's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, MGV closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.4%.

Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.95%, beta of 0.92, and R² of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 28, 2007.

• This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (94.48%) than losses (93.43%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• With beta of 0.92 and R² of 0.90, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

MGV has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low.

MGV ranks 58 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.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF (MGV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF provided a 2.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.99 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 5 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Mega Cap Value 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 Value ETF was 55.87%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 915 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF drawdown is 4.89%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.