Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing (VGOV.L)
VGOV.L is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the FTSE Act UK Cnvt Gilts All Stocks TR GBP. VGOV.L launched on May 22, 2012 and has a 0.07% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | IE00B42WWV65 |
|---|---|
| WKN | A1JX55 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | May 22, 2012 |
| Category | European Government Bonds |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | FTSE Act UK Cnvt Gilts All Stocks TR GBP |
| Domicile | Ireland |
| Distribution Policy | Distributing |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
VGOV.L has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing, 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 UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing had a return of -3.77% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.23% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing had an annualized return of -0.44%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -3.77% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | -1.56% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | -0.21% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 3.23% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -5.79% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -0.44% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VGOV.L, 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 | -2.43% | -1.34% | 1.86% | -3.29% | 0.80% | 1.36% | 1.89% | 0.48% | 0.02% | -2.87% | -3.77% | ||
| 2023 | 2.92% | -3.94% | 3.56% | -1.52% | -4.71% | -0.24% | 0.57% | -0.60% | -1.39% | -0.14% | 3.30% | 6.00% | 3.31% |
| 2022 | -4.38% | -1.65% | -2.19% | -3.18% | -3.73% | -2.12% | 2.66% | -8.40% | -9.12% | 3.56% | 3.09% | -4.68% | -27.01% |
| 2021 | -1.78% | -6.32% | 0.15% | 0.64% | 0.47% | 0.83% | 3.03% | -0.91% | -4.14% | 2.71% | 3.50% | -3.18% | -5.37% |
| 2020 | 4.12% | 0.84% | 3.10% | 2.69% | 0.06% | -0.85% | 0.50% | -3.52% | 1.51% | -0.54% | -0.40% | 1.68% | 9.32% |
| 2019 | 1.30% | -1.18% | 3.72% | -1.92% | 3.25% | 0.19% | 2.29% | 4.05% | 0.60% | -2.18% | -0.94% | -1.51% | 7.65% |
| 2018 | -2.22% | 0.44% | 2.17% | -1.20% | 1.77% | -0.48% | -0.36% | 0.19% | -1.79% | 0.90% | -1.65% | 2.73% | 0.35% |
| 2017 | -2.02% | 3.38% | 0.28% | 0.29% | 0.44% | -2.14% | 0.39% | 2.06% | -2.75% | 0.37% | 0.14% | 1.61% | 1.90% |
| 2016 | 3.97% | 1.20% | -0.05% | -1.23% | 1.87% | 6.62% | 1.64% | 2.84% | -2.37% | -4.29% | -1.50% | 2.05% | 10.78% |
| 2015 | 5.00% | -4.50% | 2.05% | -2.08% | 0.28% | -1.86% | 1.68% | 0.28% | 1.31% | -1.26% | 0.92% | -1.11% | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 1.95% | 0.25% | 0.04% | 0.64% | 0.95% | -0.41% | 1.08% | 3.58% | -0.74% | 1.40% | 3.31% | 1.78% | 14.64% |
| 2013 | -2.11% | 0.86% | 1.80% | 1.12% | -2.53% | -2.42% | 0.71% | -1.01% | 0.80% | 0.75% | -1.02% | -1.10% | -4.19% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VGOV.L is 8, indicating that it is in the bottom 8% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing (VGOV.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing provided a 4.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.66 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.66 | £0.55 | £0.33 | £0.26 | £0.30 | £0.33 | £0.36 | £0.37 | £0.37 | £0.40 | £0.44 | £0.36 |
Dividend yield | 4.03% | 3.16% | 1.87% | 1.09% | 1.16% | 1.38% | 1.57% | 1.62% | 1.62% | 1.92% | 2.05% | 1.90% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing. 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 | £0.06 | £0.05 | £0.05 | £0.05 | £0.06 | £0.05 | £0.05 | £0.06 | £0.05 | £0.05 | £0.00 | £0.55 | |
| 2023 | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.05 | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.06 | £0.05 | £0.05 | £0.06 | £0.05 | £0.55 |
| 2022 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.33 |
| 2021 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.26 |
| 2020 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.30 |
| 2019 | £0.02 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.33 |
| 2018 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.36 |
| 2017 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.04 | £0.37 |
| 2016 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.37 |
| 2015 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.40 |
| 2014 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.44 |
| 2013 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.36 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing. 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 UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing was 39.28%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing drawdown is 32.67%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -39.28% | May 6, 2020 | 604 | Sep 27, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -10.89% | Mar 10, 2020 | 7 | Mar 18, 2020 | 32 | May 5, 2020 | 39 |
| -9.36% | Aug 12, 2016 | 116 | Jan 26, 2017 | 587 | May 24, 2019 | 703 |
| -7.39% | Feb 2, 2015 | 101 | Jun 26, 2015 | 157 | Feb 8, 2016 | 258 |
| -7.3% | May 3, 2013 | 90 | Sep 10, 2013 | 236 | Aug 15, 2014 | 326 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF Distributing volatility is 2.18%, 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.