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Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Sep 21, 2023

VGT, or the Vanguard Information Technology ETF, is a passively managed exchange-traded fund that aims to replicate the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index. This index is a benchmark for the U.S. information technology sector, comprising companies that develop and market technology products and services. By investing in VGT, investors can gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of information technology stocks. The fund was launched on January 26, 2004, and is managed by Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies. It has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered very low compared to other ETFs and mutual funds, making VGT a popular choice for investors looking for low-cost exposure to the U.S. information technology sector.

Summary

ETF Info

ISINUS92204A7028
CUSIP92204A702
IssuerVanguard
Inception DateJan 26, 2004
RegionNorth America (U.S.)
CategoryTechnology Equities
Index TrackedMSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index
ETF Home Pageadvisors.vanguard.com
Asset ClassEquity

Asset Class Size

Large-Cap

Asset Class Style

Growth

Expense Ratio

The Vanguard Information Technology ETF features an expense ratio of 0.10%, falling within the medium range.


0.10%
0.00%2.15%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Information Technology ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
13.38%
10.86%
VGT (Vanguard Information Technology ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

S&P 500

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Vanguard Information Technology ETF

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Return

Vanguard Information Technology ETF had a return of 32.29% year-to-date (YTD) and 27.41% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Information Technology ETF had an annualized return of 19.26%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 9.93%.


PeriodReturnBenchmark
1 month-0.94%0.06%
6 months15.19%11.82%
Year-To-Date32.29%14.66%
1 year27.41%14.17%
5 years (annualized)17.10%8.51%
10 years (annualized)19.26%9.93%

Monthly Returns Heatmap


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20230.50%9.70%-0.29%8.46%6.23%2.86%-2.18%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Sharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioUlcer Index
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
1.07
^GSPC
S&P 500
0.74

Sharpe Ratio

The current Vanguard Information Technology ETF Sharpe ratio is 1.07. A Sharpe ratio greater than 1.0 is considered acceptable.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-0.500.000.501.001.50AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
1.07
0.74
VGT (Vanguard Information Technology ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividend History

Vanguard Information Technology ETF granted a 0.73% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.08 per share.


PeriodTTM20222021202020192018201720162015201420132012
Dividend$3.08$2.91$2.92$2.91$2.72$2.15$1.63$1.59$1.39$1.17$0.94$0.83

Dividend yield

0.73%0.91%0.65%0.84%1.14%1.35%1.04%1.40%1.39%1.23%1.17%1.35%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Information Technology ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023$0.00$0.00$0.77$0.00$0.00$0.68$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.68$0.00$0.00$0.60$0.00$0.00$0.76$0.00$0.00$0.87
2021$0.00$0.00$0.63$0.00$0.00$0.59$0.00$0.00$0.89$0.00$0.00$0.82
2020$0.00$0.00$0.84$0.00$0.00$0.67$0.00$0.00$0.71$0.00$0.00$0.69
2019$0.00$0.00$0.60$0.00$0.00$0.64$0.00$0.00$0.83$0.00$0.00$0.65
2018$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.00$0.00$0.65$0.00$0.00$0.64
2017$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.41$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.00$0.00$0.44
2016$0.00$0.00$0.41$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.43
2015$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.99$0.00$0.00$0.40
2014$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.17
2013$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.94
2012$0.83

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.


-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
-8.58%
-8.22%
VGT (Vanguard Information Technology ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Information Technology ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the Vanguard Information Technology ETF is 54.63%, recorded on Nov 20, 2008. It took 535 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-54.63%Nov 1, 2007267Nov 20, 2008535Jan 6, 2011802
-35.07%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022
-31.84%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202054Jun 9, 202077
-23.67%Oct 4, 201856Dec 24, 201859Mar 21, 2019115
-21.01%Feb 3, 2004127Aug 12, 2004315Nov 17, 2005442

Volatility Chart

The current Vanguard Information Technology ETF volatility is 5.62%, 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.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
5.62%
3.47%
VGT (Vanguard Information Technology ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Alternatives


SymbolInceptionExpense RatioYTD Ret.10Y Ann. Ret.Div. YieldMax. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioUlcer Index
FTECOct 21, 20130.08%32.6%18.9%0.7%-35.0%1.11.91.22.54.2%
QQQMar 10, 19990.20%37.5%17.6%0.6%-83.0%1.12.01.22.34.3%
SPYJan 22, 19930.09%16.0%11.9%1.5%-55.2%0.81.51.21.83.2%
VOOSep 7, 20100.03%16.1%12.0%1.5%-34.0%0.91.61.21.83.2%
VTIMay 24, 20010.03%15.2%11.4%1.9%-55.5%0.81.31.11.83.3%
VUGJan 26, 20040.04%31.3%13.7%0.8%-50.7%0.91.51.22.04.1%
XLKDec 16, 19980.13%34.8%19.5%0.8%-82.1%1.22.11.22.84.1%