Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV.TO)
The Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF aims to mirror the performance of a U.S. equity index that represents large-cap stocks by investing in U.S. company stocks.
ETF Info
| ISIN | CA92205Y1051 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92205Y105 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Index Tracked | S&P 500 Index |
| Domicile | Canada |
| Distribution Policy | Distributing |
| Home Page | www.vanguard.ca |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
VFV.TO has an expense ratio of 0.09% which is considered to be low.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF, 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 S&P 500 Index ETF had a return of 14.75% year-to-date (YTD) and 32.01% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF had an annualized return of 15.28%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.97%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 14.75% | 11.29% |
| 1 month | 3.63% | 4.87% |
| 6 months | 17.92% | 17.88% |
| 1 year | 32.01% | 29.16% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 15.01% | 13.20% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 15.28% | 10.97% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VFV.TO, 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 | 3.04% | 6.35% | 2.94% | -2.43% | 14.75% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 4.33% | 0.11% | 2.60% | 1.79% | 0.72% | 3.87% | 2.78% | 0.84% | -4.37% | -0.07% | 6.81% | 2.06% | 23.23% |
| 2022 | -4.68% | -3.33% | 2.33% | -6.37% | -1.22% | -6.60% | 8.32% | -1.45% | -4.49% | 6.52% | 4.14% | -5.12% | -12.58% |
| 2021 | -0.55% | 2.38% | 3.02% | 2.88% | -1.14% | 5.17% | 2.99% | 4.16% | -4.32% | 4.56% | 2.54% | 3.29% | 27.51% |
| 2020 | 1.84% | -6.66% | -8.68% | 11.81% | 3.85% | 0.26% | 4.30% | 4.40% | -1.87% | -2.68% | 8.20% | 1.68% | 15.62% |
| 2019 | 4.43% | 3.31% | 3.59% | 4.24% | -5.59% | 3.54% | 2.46% | -0.87% | 1.36% | 1.49% | 4.82% | 0.35% | 25.15% |
| 2018 | 3.38% | 0.65% | -2.30% | -0.03% | 3.36% | 2.03% | 2.55% | 3.58% | -0.52% | -5.03% | 2.84% | -6.93% | 2.94% |
| 2017 | -1.33% | 6.19% | 0.12% | 3.71% | 0.33% | -3.43% | -1.92% | 0.40% | 1.78% | 5.98% | 3.07% | -1.51% | 13.67% |
| 2016 | -3.96% | -3.48% | 2.48% | -3.06% | 6.37% | -1.40% | 4.89% | 0.62% | -0.09% | 0.50% | 3.84% | 1.80% | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 5.96% | 4.11% | -0.38% | -3.90% | 4.50% | -1.58% | 6.73% | -5.39% | -1.21% | 6.32% | 2.44% | 1.91% | 20.28% |
| 2014 | 1.24% | 4.00% | 0.58% | -0.14% | 1.20% | 0.43% | 0.78% | 3.58% | 1.81% | 2.80% | 4.19% | 1.37% | 24.04% |
| 2013 | 5.86% | 4.93% | 1.76% | 1.03% | 5.68% | -0.22% | 2.64% | -0.62% | 0.84% | 6.13% | 4.70% | 2.39% | 40.90% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VFV.TO is 96, placing it in the top 4% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
VFV.TO (Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF granted a 1.06% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to CA$1.36 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$1.36 | CA$1.34 | CA$1.21 | CA$1.13 | CA$1.13 | CA$1.16 | CA$1.01 | CA$0.89 | CA$0.89 | CA$0.82 | CA$0.63 | CA$0.49 |
Dividend yield | 1.06% | 1.20% | 1.31% | 1.06% | 1.33% | 1.55% | 1.68% | 1.50% | 1.66% | 1.63% | 1.48% | 1.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard S&P 500 Index 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.35 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.35 | |||||||
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.33 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.32 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.32 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.37 | CA$1.34 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.24 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.28 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.32 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.37 | CA$1.21 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.26 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.34 | CA$1.13 |
| 2020 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.34 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.26 | CA$1.13 |
| 2019 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.32 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.29 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.27 | CA$1.16 |
| 2018 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.23 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.26 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.25 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.28 | CA$1.01 |
| 2017 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.24 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.22 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.22 | CA$0.89 |
| 2016 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.24 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.89 |
| 2015 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.23 | CA$0.82 |
| 2014 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.15 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.15 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.63 |
| 2013 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.49 |
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 S&P 500 Index 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 S&P 500 Index ETF was 27.43%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 94 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -27.43% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 94 | Aug 6, 2020 | 117 |
| -22.19% | Dec 30, 2021 | 117 | Jun 16, 2022 | 273 | Jul 19, 2023 | 390 |
| -15.8% | Sep 5, 2018 | 78 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 137 |
| -11.05% | Dec 30, 2015 | 31 | Feb 11, 2016 | 112 | Jul 22, 2016 | 143 |
| -9.78% | Aug 6, 2015 | 14 | Aug 25, 2015 | 49 | Nov 4, 2015 | 63 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF volatility is 3.09%, 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.