- ISIN
- US9219081091
- CUSIP
- 921908109
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- May 23, 1984
- Category
- Energy Equities
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $8B
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Performance
VGENX Performance Chart
Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares (VGENX) is up 18.6% since the beginning of the year. VGENX is currently trading at $57 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VGENX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,674.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares (VGENX) has returned 18.56% so far this year and 31.44% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VGENX has returned 9.30% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares
- 1D
- 0.30%
- 1M
- -4.52%
- YTD
- 18.56%
- 6M
- 17.84%
- 1Y
- 31.44%
- 3Y*
- 27.63%
- 5Y*
- 21.74%
- 10Y*
- 9.30%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
VGENX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 23, 1984, VGENX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Dec 2000 with a return of +22.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -26.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, VGENX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 30, 2024 with a return of +18.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -17.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.10% | 9.80% | 4.54% | 1.04% | -5.71% | 0.30% | 18.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.18% | 2.29% | 5.42% | -4.74% | 2.72% | 3.94% | 0.08% | 1.35% | 1.90% | 2.41% | 3.76% | -1.95% | 20.67% |
| 2024 | -2.80% | 1.50% | 7.90% | 1.49% | 3.99% | -3.24% | 3.53% | 1.53% | 0.14% | -1.15% | 4.12% | 10.60% | 30.25% |
| 2023 | 1.69% | -3.32% | 0.54% | 3.64% | -7.80% | 6.23% | 5.75% | -0.41% | -0.02% | -0.39% | 2.63% | 0.73% | 8.78% |
| 2022 | 7.74% | 0.62% | 5.25% | -2.18% | 11.28% | -12.66% | 6.43% | 2.11% | -8.77% | 11.42% | 6.49% | -3.14% | 23.59% |
| 2021 | 0.92% | 4.74% | 4.96% | 1.61% | 3.57% | 0.44% | -2.51% | 1.82% | 3.10% | 5.78% | -4.76% | 5.62% | 27.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares has an annualized alpha of 3.25%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.42 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 24, 1984.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (85.37%) than losses (82.56%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.42 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.25%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.42
- Upside Capture
- 85.37%
- Downside Capture
- 82.56%
Expense Ratio
VGENX has an expense ratio of 0.41%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VGENX ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares (VGENX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| VGENX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.72 | 2.39 | +0.33 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.70 | 3.25 | +0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.43 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.75 | 3.11 | +2.63 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 20.08 | 14.38 | +5.70 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares provided a 7.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.13 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.13 | $2.34 | $14.64 | $3.18 | $2.12 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.57 | $1.28 | $1.59 | $0.99 | $1.08 |
Dividend yield | 7.23% | 4.71% | 33.96% | 6.83% | 4.63% | 3.63% | 4.46% | 3.30% | 2.96% | 2.96% | 1.84% | 2.63% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Energy Fund Investor 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 | $1.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.82 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.31 | $2.34 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.85 | $14.64 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.09 | $3.18 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.05 | $2.12 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $1.40 |
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 Energy Fund Investor 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 Energy Fund Investor Shares was 65.37%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 1049 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares drawdown is 5.43%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -65.37%Mar 2020 | 5y 8mo | 4y 2mo | 9y 11moJun 2014 - May 2024 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -61.53%Nov 2008 | 6mo 3d | 5y 6mo | 6y 17dMay 2008 - Jun 2014 |
1999 bear market1999 | -36.30%Mar 1999 | 1y 4mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 7moOct 1997 - May 2000 |
Black Monday1987 | -34.55%Dec 1987 | 4mo 27d | 1y 6mo | 1y 11moAug 1987 - Jul 1989 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -27.89%Sep 2001 | 4mo 7d | 2y 14d | 2y 4moMay 2001 - Oct 2003 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VGENX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.37% | -56.78% | -8.59% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.71% | -9.10% | +3.39% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.30% | -18.90% | +6.60% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.72% | -25.43% | +5.71% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -61.19% | -33.92% | -27.27% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.43% | 0.00% | -5.43% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.94% | -10.72% | -4.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.63% | 1.97% | -0.34% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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