- ISIN
- US9219354092
- CUSIP
- 921935409
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Feb 13, 2018
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $427M
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Performance
VFMV Performance Chart
Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) is up 7.2% since the beginning of the year. VFMV is currently trading at $139 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VFMV shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,576.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) has returned 7.16% so far this year and 12.25% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -2.02%
- YTD
- 7.16%
- 6M
- 6.47%
- 1Y
- 12.25%
- 3Y*
- 14.40%
- 5Y*
- 9.52%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
VFMV Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 15, 2018, VFMV's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VFMV closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.50% | 3.71% | -4.47% | 5.40% | 0.44% | -1.29% | 7.16% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.60% | 2.57% | -0.63% | -2.24% | 2.33% | 1.63% | -1.08% | 3.09% | 0.84% | -1.73% | 2.60% | -0.71% | 10.52% |
| 2024 | 1.25% | 2.99% | 2.90% | -2.85% | 3.38% | 1.48% | 3.88% | 3.23% | 0.15% | -1.04% | 6.15% | -5.23% | 16.91% |
| 2023 | 1.97% | -1.81% | 0.65% | 0.31% | -2.10% | 3.84% | 1.62% | -1.47% | -3.33% | -0.15% | 5.72% | 3.70% | 8.86% |
| 2022 | -4.60% | -2.04% | 4.24% | -4.52% | 1.98% | -3.91% | 4.40% | -3.25% | -7.88% | 10.36% | 4.45% | -3.56% | -5.73% |
| 2021 | 0.06% | 0.56% | 3.94% | 2.31% | 1.27% | 1.72% | 3.03% | 1.69% | -4.61% | 4.34% | -1.58% | 6.75% | 20.75% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.17%, beta of 0.65, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 15, 2018.
- This ETF participated in 73.56% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.79% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.65 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.17%
- Beta
- 0.65
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 66.79%
- Downside Capture
- 73.56%
Expense Ratio
VFMV has an expense ratio of 0.13%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VFMV ranks 42 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) 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.
| VFMV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.64 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.75 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.37 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.05 | 2.78 | -0.73 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.84 | 12.44 | -4.60 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF provided a 1.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.10 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.10 | $2.77 | $1.76 | $2.30 | $2.05 | $1.39 | $1.91 | $2.23 | $1.70 |
Dividend yield | 1.51% | 2.12% | 1.46% | 2.20% | 2.08% | 1.31% | 2.14% | 2.43% | 2.29% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility 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 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $2.77 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $1.76 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $2.30 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $2.05 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $1.39 |
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 U.S. Minimum Volatility 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 U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF was 33.64%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 209 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF drawdown is 2.26%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.64%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 10mo 3d | 11mo 4dFeb 2020 - Jan 2021 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -16.12%Dec 2018 | 3mo 8d | 4mo 1d | 7mo 9dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Bear market2022 | -15.41%Sep 2022 | 9mo 4d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.35%Apr 2025 | 1mo 11d | 2mo 3d | 3mo 14dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -6.24%Jan 2025 | 1mo 14d | 1mo 10d | 2mo 24dNov 2024 - Feb 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VFMV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.64% | -56.78% | +23.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.00% | -9.10% | +3.10% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.35% | -18.90% | +8.55% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.41% | -25.43% | +10.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.26% | -1.80% | -0.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.62% | -10.71% | +7.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.57% | 2.03% | -0.46% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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