Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE)
VDE is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the MSCI US Investable Market Energy 25/50 Index. VDE launched on Sep 23, 2004 and has a 0.10% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US92204A3068
92204A306
Sep 23, 2004
North America (U.S.)
1x
MSCI US Investable Market Energy 25/50 Index
Multi-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
VDE has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Energy 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 Energy ETF had a return of 9.44% year-to-date (YTD) and 22.59% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Energy ETF had an annualized return of 5.91%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.46%, indicating that Vanguard Energy ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VDE
9.44%
12.76%
4.16%
22.59%
15.27%
5.91%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.96%
2.21%
8.93%
23.90%
12.52%
11.46%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VDE, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.78% | 3.20% | 10.49% | -1.02% | 0.15% | -1.56% | 2.43% | -2.48% | -3.04% | 0.96% | 8.52% | -8.87% | 6.75% |
| 2023 | 2.97% | -6.63% | -1.11% | 2.37% | -9.47% | 7.58% | 8.29% | 1.95% | 2.37% | -5.37% | -1.18% | -0.16% | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 17.48% | 7.50% | 10.04% | -1.67% | 15.19% | -17.14% | 10.56% | 3.20% | -9.36% | 24.02% | 1.31% | -3.88% | 62.89% |
| 2021 | 4.96% | 22.45% | 3.06% | 0.43% | 6.55% | 5.24% | -8.70% | -1.85% | 10.00% | 9.91% | -5.75% | 2.63% | 56.31% |
| 2020 | -11.81% | -14.94% | -36.53% | 32.21% | 1.66% | -0.88% | -4.19% | -0.62% | -14.75% | -3.47% | 28.04% | 5.25% | -33.02% |
| 2019 | 11.71% | 2.17% | 2.31% | -0.19% | -11.70% | 8.82% | -2.41% | -8.71% | 3.88% | -2.63% | 1.08% | 7.33% | 9.47% |
| 2018 | 3.15% | -10.74% | 2.04% | 9.69% | 3.59% | 0.73% | 1.08% | -2.96% | 2.63% | -12.11% | -2.84% | -13.42% | -19.95% |
| 2017 | -3.47% | -2.65% | -1.08% | -3.49% | -4.05% | -0.50% | 2.58% | -5.57% | 10.46% | -1.07% | 2.06% | 5.39% | -2.50% |
| 2016 | -3.77% | -2.22% | 10.57% | 10.28% | -1.70% | 2.84% | -1.92% | 1.90% | 3.44% | -3.71% | 9.76% | 1.93% | 29.17% |
| 2015 | -4.86% | 4.91% | -1.91% | 7.06% | -5.08% | -3.69% | -8.54% | -4.10% | -7.61% | 11.49% | -0.25% | -11.09% | -23.22% |
| 2014 | -6.13% | 5.57% | 2.49% | 5.07% | 1.28% | 5.35% | -3.74% | 2.66% | -7.83% | -3.99% | -9.25% | -0.29% | -9.91% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VDE is 46, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Energy ETF provided a 2.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.92 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.92 | $3.92 | $3.92 | $4.43 | $3.21 | $2.47 | $2.92 | $2.58 | $2.87 | $2.41 | $2.64 | $2.21 |
Dividend yield | 2.95% | 3.23% | 3.34% | 3.65% | 4.13% | 4.76% | 3.59% | 3.35% | 2.90% | 2.31% | 3.17% | 1.98% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Energy 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $3.92 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $3.92 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.36 | $4.43 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $3.21 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $2.47 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $2.92 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $2.58 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $2.87 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $2.41 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $2.64 |
| 2014 | $2.21 | $2.21 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Energy 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 Energy ETF was 74.16%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 520 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Energy ETF drawdown is 2.17%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -74.16% | Jun 24, 2014 | 1444 | Mar 18, 2020 | 520 | Apr 8, 2022 | 1964 |
| -58.21% | May 21, 2008 | 196 | Mar 2, 2009 | 1141 | Sep 11, 2013 | 1337 |
| -26.58% | Jun 8, 2022 | 25 | Jul 14, 2022 | 77 | Nov 1, 2022 | 102 |
| -18.53% | Nov 16, 2022 | 83 | Mar 17, 2023 | 120 | Sep 8, 2023 | 203 |
| -16.76% | May 11, 2006 | 23 | Jun 13, 2006 | 118 | Nov 29, 2006 | 141 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Energy ETF volatility is 4.81%, 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.