- ISIN
- US9219104026
- CUSIP
- 921910402
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Jan 14, 2003
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities, ESG
- Min. Investment
- $5,000,000
- Index Tracked
- FTSE US Choice Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $28B
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Performance
VFTNX Performance Chart
Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Institutional Shares (VFTNX) is up 9.7% since the beginning of the year. VFTNX is currently trading at $51 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VFTNX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,869.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Institutional Shares (VFTNX) has returned 9.70% so far this year and 27.17% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, VFTNX has achieved an annualized return of 16.19%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Institutional Shares
- 1D
- 1.41%
- 1M
- 0.72%
- YTD
- 9.70%
- 6M
- 9.26%
- 1Y
- 27.17%
- 3Y*
- 21.34%
- 5Y*
- 13.32%
- 10Y*
- 16.19%
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%
VFTNX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 31, 2000, VFTNX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.75%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.7 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VFTNX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.28% | -2.39% | -5.51% | 12.34% | 6.94% | -1.27% | 9.70% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.86% | -2.25% | -6.71% | -0.03% | 6.87% | 5.56% | 2.11% | 2.04% | 3.94% | 2.75% | -0.40% | 0.07% | 17.32% |
| 2024 | 1.90% | 5.45% | 2.57% | -4.55% | 4.97% | 4.63% | 0.56% | 2.39% | 2.22% | -0.87% | 6.21% | -1.60% | 26.01% |
| 2023 | 7.67% | -2.12% | 4.20% | 1.20% | 1.95% | 6.47% | 3.33% | -1.71% | -5.00% | -2.15% | 10.26% | 4.91% | 31.77% |
| 2022 | -6.88% | -3.85% | 3.35% | -9.98% | -0.97% | -7.85% | 9.57% | -4.44% | -9.43% | 6.66% | 5.49% | -6.54% | -24.20% |
| 2021 | -0.87% | 1.98% | 3.54% | 5.72% | 0.10% | 3.26% | 2.72% | 3.33% | -5.08% | 7.44% | -0.58% | 3.79% | 27.76% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Institutional Shares has an annualized alpha of 1.36%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 31, 2000.
- This fund captured 113.92% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.67% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.02 and R2 of 0.88, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.36%
- Beta
- 1.02
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 113.92%
- Downside Capture
- 106.67%
Expense Ratio
VFTNX has an expense ratio of 0.03%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VFTNX ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. 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 FTSE Social Index Fund Institutional Shares (VFTNX) 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.
| VFTNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.12 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.27 | 2.78 | -0.51 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.40 | 12.44 | -3.04 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Institutional Shares provided a 0.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.46 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.46 | $0.43 | $0.41 | $0.36 | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 0.89% | 0.90% | 1.01% | 1.12% | 1.37% | 0.95% | 1.23% | 1.46% | 1.81% | 1.49% | 1.82% | 1.60% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Institutional 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.23 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.43 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.41 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.36 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.34 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.32 |
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 FTSE Social Index Fund Institutional 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 FTSE Social Index Fund Institutional Shares was 64.04%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1011 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Institutional Shares drawdown is 1.78%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -64.04%Mar 2009 | 8y 6mo | 4y 6d | 12y 6moSep 2000 - Mar 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.22%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 14d | 5mo 16dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.11%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 3mo | 2y 22dDec 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.18%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 19d | 4mo 6dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.21%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 12d | 6mo 16dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VFTNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.04% | -56.78% | -7.26% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.83% | -9.10% | -2.73% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.18% | -18.90% | -1.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.11% | -25.43% | -3.68% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.22% | -33.92% | -0.30% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.78% | -1.80% | +0.02% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.67% | -10.71% | -4.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.85% | 2.03% | +0.82% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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