Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFIAX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9229087104 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 922908710 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Nov 13, 2000 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities |
| ETF Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares has an expense ratio of 0.04% which is considered to be low.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Compare to other instruments
Return
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares had a return of 21.48% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.55% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares had an annualized return of 11.92%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 9.87%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 21.48% | 19.67% |
| 1 month | 8.64% | 8.42% |
| 6 months | 8.13% | 7.29% |
| 1 year | 14.55% | 12.71% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.61% | 10.75% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 11.92% | 9.87% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.43% | 6.60% | 3.21% | -1.59% | -4.77% | -2.11% | 9.13% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFIAX) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.05 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 0.91 |
Dividend History
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares granted a 1.47% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $6.24 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.24 | $5.95 | $5.44 | $5.31 | $5.58 | $4.75 | $4.40 | $4.17 | $3.96 | $3.52 | $3.13 | $2.86 |
Dividend yield | 1.47% | 1.68% | 1.24% | 1.53% | 1.87% | 2.05% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% | 1.85% | 1.84% | 2.17% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.68 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.43 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 |
| 2012 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 |
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 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares. 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 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares was 55.20%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 774 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -55.2% | Oct 10, 2007 | 354 | Mar 9, 2009 | 774 | Apr 2, 2012 | 1128 |
| -42.63% | Nov 16, 2000 | 471 | Oct 9, 2002 | 801 | Dec 14, 2005 | 1272 |
| -33.83% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 97 | Aug 10, 2020 | 120 |
| -24.53% | Jan 4, 2022 | 195 | Oct 12, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -19.38% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 75 | Apr 12, 2019 | 140 |
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares volatility is 2.80%, 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.