- ISIN
- US92204A3068
- CUSIP
- 92204A306
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Sep 23, 2004
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Energy Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI US Investable Market Energy 25/50 Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $12B
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Performance
VDE Performance Chart
Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) is up 22.8% since the beginning of the year. VDE is currently trading at $154 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VDE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,368.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) has returned 22.80% so far this year and 26.80% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VDE has returned 8.84% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Vanguard Energy ETF
- 1D
- 1.27%
- 1M
- -8.49%
- YTD
- 22.80%
- 6M
- 24.09%
- 1Y
- 26.80%
- 3Y*
- 15.90%
- 5Y*
- 18.82%
- 10Y*
- 8.84%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VDE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 29, 2004, VDE's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +32.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -36.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, VDE closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +17.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -19.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.19% | 9.60% | 10.44% | -2.00% | -6.18% | -3.36% | 22.80% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.91% | 2.40% | 3.21% | -13.72% | 2.05% | 5.12% | 2.80% | 3.63% | -0.02% | -1.05% | 2.51% | -0.54% | 7.11% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Energy ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.32%, beta of 1.11, and R2 of 0.50 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 29, 2004.
- This ETF participated in 104.72% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 98.93% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.50 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.32%
- Beta
- 1.11
- R²
- 0.50
- Upside Capture
- 98.93%
- Downside Capture
- 104.72%
Expense Ratio
VDE has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VDE ranks 36 for risk / return — below 36% of ETFs 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 Energy ETF (VDE) 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.
| VDE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.74 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.97 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.37 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.90 | 2.78 | -0.89 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.92 | 12.44 | -6.52 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Energy ETF provided a 2.56% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.93 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.93 | $3.91 | $3.92 | $3.92 | $4.43 | $3.21 | $2.47 | $2.78 | $2.58 | $2.87 | $2.41 | $2.64 |
Dividend yield | 2.56% | 3.11% | 3.23% | 3.34% | 3.65% | 4.13% | 4.76% | 3.42% | 3.35% | 2.90% | 2.31% | 3.17% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $3.91 |
| 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 |
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 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 74.20%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 520 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Energy ETF drawdown is 13.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -74.20%Mar 2020 | 5y 8mo | 2y 21d | 7y 9moJun 2014 - Apr 2022 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -58.21%Mar 2009 | 9mo 15d | 4y 6mo | 5y 3moMay 2008 - Sep 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -26.58%Jul 2022 | 1mo 6d | 3mo 20d | 4mo 26dJun 2022 - Nov 2022 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.41%Apr 2025 | 4mo 14d | 9mo 2d | 1y 1moNov 2024 - Jan 2026 |
2023 correction2023 | -18.53%Mar 2023 | 4mo 1d | 5mo 25d | 9mo 26dNov 2022 - Sep 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VDE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -74.20% | -56.78% | -17.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.20% | -9.10% | -5.10% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.41% | -18.90% | -2.51% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.58% | -25.43% | -1.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -69.29% | -33.92% | -35.37% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.11% | -1.80% | -11.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.94% | -10.71% | -9.23% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.57% | 2.03% | +2.54% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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