Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO.TO)
The fund aims for long-term capital growth through investments in equity and fixed-income securities, including index funds. The portfolio maintains a strategic asset allocation of approximately 80% equity and 20% fixed-income securities, with the ability to rebalance as determined by the sub-advisor.
ETF Info
| ISIN | CA92207X1050 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92207X105 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Category | Diversified Portfolio |
| Index Tracked | No Index (Active) |
| Distribution Policy | Distributing |
| Home Page | www.vanguard.ca |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
VGRO.TO has a high expense ratio of 0.24%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio, 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 Growth ETF Portfolio had a return of 8.53% year-to-date (YTD) and 17.29% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 8.53% | 11.05% |
| 1 month | 3.47% | 4.86% |
| 6 months | 12.64% | 17.50% |
| 1 year | 17.29% | 27.37% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.57% | 13.14% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.90% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VGRO.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 | 0.79% | 3.43% | 2.74% | -1.88% | 8.53% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 5.47% | -1.17% | 1.32% | 1.76% | -1.94% | 2.64% | 2.25% | -0.55% | -3.61% | -1.12% | 6.19% | 3.15% | 14.83% |
| 2022 | -3.10% | -1.87% | 0.64% | -5.05% | -0.68% | -6.21% | 5.45% | -1.84% | -4.23% | 4.01% | 5.63% | -3.67% | -11.18% |
| 2021 | -0.10% | 1.97% | 1.47% | 1.51% | 0.83% | 2.92% | 0.99% | 2.34% | -2.86% | 2.50% | 0.12% | 2.34% | 14.82% |
| 2020 | 0.98% | -4.68% | -10.59% | 8.67% | 3.14% | 1.66% | 3.29% | 2.06% | -0.92% | -1.94% | 8.12% | 2.11% | 10.88% |
| 2019 | 4.41% | 2.52% | 2.07% | 2.82% | -3.48% | 2.54% | 0.55% | -0.23% | 0.99% | 0.90% | 3.17% | 0.45% | 17.77% |
| 2018 | -0.41% | -0.24% | 0.21% | 1.68% | 0.87% | 1.24% | 0.52% | -0.92% | -4.96% | 1.98% | -3.89% | -4.11% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VGRO.TO is 82, placing it in the top 18% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
VGRO.TO (Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio granted a 2.25% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to CA$0.77 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.77 | CA$0.69 | CA$0.62 | CA$0.60 | CA$0.52 | CA$0.59 | CA$0.49 |
Dividend yield | 2.25% | 2.16% | 2.17% | 1.82% | 1.79% | 2.21% | 2.12% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio. 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$0.00 | CA$0.22 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.22 | |||||||
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.15 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.69 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.16 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.62 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | 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$0.18 | CA$0.60 |
| 2020 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.16 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.52 |
| 2019 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.12 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.16 | CA$0.59 |
| 2018 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | 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 Growth ETF Portfolio. 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 Growth ETF Portfolio was 25.36%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 110 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -25.36% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 110 | Aug 28, 2020 | 137 |
| -17.37% | Dec 30, 2021 | 197 | Oct 12, 2022 | 295 | Dec 13, 2023 | 492 |
| -11.14% | Jul 20, 2018 | 109 | Dec 24, 2018 | 55 | Mar 15, 2019 | 164 |
| -4.69% | Feb 6, 2018 | 3 | Feb 8, 2018 | 11 | Feb 26, 2018 | 14 |
| -4.4% | Sep 8, 2021 | 19 | Oct 4, 2021 | 22 | Nov 4, 2021 | 41 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio volatility is 1.96%, 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.