Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund (VFFVX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US92202E8479 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92202E847 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Aug 18, 2010 |
| Category | Target Retirement Date, Diversified Portfolio |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
VFFVX has an expense ratio of 0.08% 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 Target Retirement 2055 Fund, 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 Target Retirement 2055 Fund had a return of 7.27% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.95% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund had an annualized return of 8.53%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.97%, indicating that Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.27% | 11.29% |
| 1 month | 3.08% | 4.87% |
| 6 months | 14.94% | 17.88% |
| 1 year | 19.95% | 29.16% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 9.97% | 13.20% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 8.53% | 10.97% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VFFVX, 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 | -0.24% | 3.89% | 2.93% | -3.42% | 7.27% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 7.07% | -2.99% | 2.67% | 1.22% | -1.08% | 5.22% | 3.33% | -2.70% | -3.99% | -2.82% | 8.53% | 5.24% | 20.39% |
| 2022 | -4.48% | -2.55% | 1.32% | -7.45% | 0.39% | -7.65% | 6.60% | -3.77% | -8.97% | 5.50% | 7.90% | -4.06% | -17.48% |
| 2021 | -0.26% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 3.84% | 1.38% | 1.27% | 0.58% | 2.15% | -3.75% | 4.52% | -2.32% | 3.48% | 16.44% |
| 2020 | -1.02% | -6.67% | -13.28% | 10.23% | 4.67% | 2.83% | 4.68% | 5.33% | -2.61% | -2.00% | 11.27% | 4.52% | 16.33% |
| 2019 | 7.45% | 2.50% | 1.23% | 3.13% | -5.30% | 5.96% | 0.15% | -1.67% | 1.82% | 2.35% | 2.42% | 3.06% | 24.98% |
| 2018 | 4.77% | -3.89% | -1.24% | 0.44% | 0.87% | -0.35% | 2.69% | 1.11% | 0.15% | -7.03% | 1.60% | -6.57% | -7.88% |
| 2017 | 2.40% | 2.61% | 1.04% | 1.43% | 1.69% | 0.67% | 2.29% | 0.40% | 1.93% | 1.87% | 1.91% | 1.31% | 21.38% |
| 2016 | -4.90% | -0.75% | 6.77% | 1.19% | 0.60% | -0.00% | 3.79% | 0.40% | 0.58% | -1.90% | 1.38% | 1.80% | 8.87% |
| 2015 | -1.47% | 4.98% | -1.03% | 1.68% | 0.42% | -2.00% | 0.70% | -5.91% | -2.90% | 6.50% | -0.22% | -1.86% | -1.70% |
| 2014 | -3.06% | 4.45% | 0.46% | 0.49% | 1.97% | 2.09% | -1.67% | 2.99% | -2.75% | 1.76% | 1.51% | -0.96% | 7.20% |
| 2013 | 4.27% | 0.54% | 2.69% | 2.10% | 0.48% | -1.97% | 4.73% | -2.28% | 4.33% | 3.63% | 1.82% | 1.94% | 24.34% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VFFVX is 70, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
VFFVX (Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund (VFFVX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund granted a 2.03% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.08 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.08 | $1.08 | $0.92 | $5.24 | $0.90 | $0.93 | $0.83 | $0.72 | $0.66 | $0.61 | $0.56 | $0.48 |
Dividend yield | 2.03% | 2.18% | 2.19% | 10.03% | 1.82% | 2.15% | 2.35% | 1.83% | 1.99% | 1.98% | 1.75% | 1.58% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $1.08 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.92 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.24 | $5.24 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.90 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.93 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.83 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.72 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.66 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.56 |
| 2013 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
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 Target Retirement 2055 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 Target Retirement 2055 Fund was 31.40%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 102 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -31.4% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 102 | Aug 17, 2020 | 129 |
| -25.39% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | 329 | Feb 7, 2024 | 564 |
| -19.58% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 111 | Mar 13, 2012 | 219 |
| -17.4% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 129 | Jul 1, 2019 | 358 |
| -16.74% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 128 | Aug 15, 2016 | 311 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund volatility is 2.96%, 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.