- ISIN
- US9219461095
- CUSIP
- 921946109
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Feb 15, 1996
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Mid Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $7B
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Performance
VASVX Performance Chart
Vanguard Selected Value Fund (VASVX) is up 8.9% since the beginning of the year. VASVX is currently trading at $29 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VASVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,520.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Selected Value Fund (VASVX) has returned 8.86% so far this year and 20.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VASVX has returned 10.67% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Vanguard Selected Value Fund
- 1D
- 0.28%
- 1M
- 3.11%
- YTD
- 8.86%
- 6M
- 10.46%
- 1Y
- 20.29%
- 3Y*
- 15.35%
- 5Y*
- 8.74%
- 10Y*
- 10.67%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
VASVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 15, 1996, VASVX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +18.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -28.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VASVX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 19, 2024 at -14.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.92% | 3.63% | -6.30% | 6.58% | 0.81% | 0.42% | 8.86% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.36% | -2.25% | -2.67% | -3.42% | 4.67% | 3.42% | -0.75% | 7.64% | -0.71% | -2.81% | 2.48% | 2.19% | 10.99% |
| 2024 | -0.93% | 2.51% | 6.17% | -6.68% | 3.20% | -2.27% | 7.47% | 0.89% | 0.79% | -1.78% | 6.32% | -7.89% | 6.68% |
| 2023 | 10.73% | -1.92% | -3.80% | 1.00% | -3.98% | 9.60% | 4.76% | -2.24% | -4.54% | -3.50% | 10.13% | 8.74% | 25.45% |
| 2022 | -2.06% | 0.93% | 0.83% | -5.47% | 2.87% | -11.58% | 6.47% | -3.54% | -9.49% | 13.10% | 6.30% | -3.49% | -7.55% |
| 2021 | -1.35% | 9.95% | 6.88% | 4.71% | 2.95% | -4.07% | -0.19% | 1.67% | -2.94% | 5.15% | -3.81% | 6.78% | 27.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Selected Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.95%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 16, 1996.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (93.97%) than losses (91.81%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- With beta of 0.86 and R2 of 0.71, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.95%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 93.97%
- Downside Capture
- 91.81%
Expense Ratio
VASVX has an expense ratio of 0.32%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VASVX ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Selected Value Fund (VASVX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| VASVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.42 | 2.24 | -0.82 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.17 | 3.07 | -0.91 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.41 | -0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.87 | 2.93 | -1.06 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.08 | 13.52 | -7.44 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Selected Value Fund provided a 12.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.53 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.53 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $2.40 | $3.30 | $2.38 | $2.65 | $2.02 | $2.68 | $2.69 | $1.30 | $1.47 |
Dividend yield | 12.24% | 13.32% | 14.35% | 8.29% | 13.22% | 7.77% | 10.19% | 7.44% | 11.90% | 8.59% | 4.51% | 5.68% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Selected Value Fund. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.53 | $3.53 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.88 | $3.88 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.40 | $2.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.30 | $3.30 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.38 | $2.38 |
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 Selected Value Fund. 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 Selected Value Fund was 55.70%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 492 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Selected Value Fund drawdown is 0.93%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.70%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 8moJun 2007 - Feb 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -48.19%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 6d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -41.17%Oct 1998 | 5mo 19d | 2y 7mo | 3y 26dApr 1998 - May 2001 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -32.33%Oct 2002 | 5mo 9d | 1y 1mo | 1y 7moMay 2002 - Dec 2003 |
2025 selloff2025 | -25.98%Apr 2025 | 3mo 20d | 9mo 6d | 1y 21dDec 2024 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VASVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.70% | -56.78% | +1.08% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.74% | -9.10% | -2.64% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.98% | -18.90% | -7.08% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.98% | -25.43% | -0.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.19% | -33.92% | -14.27% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.93% | -0.74% | -0.19% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.53% | -10.72% | +1.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.60% | 1.97% | +1.63% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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