Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
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.
ETF Info
US92204A7028
92204A702
Jan 26, 2004
North America (U.S.)
1x
MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index
Large-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
VGT has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) returned -2.36% year-to-date (YTD) and 13.93% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, VGT delivered an annualized return of 19.78%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.85%.
VGT
-2.36%
10.36%
-2.31%
13.93%
19.73%
19.26%
19.78%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.51%
6.15%
-2.00%
12.92%
12.68%
14.19%
10.85%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VGT, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.83% | -2.94% | -9.26% | 1.30% | 10.36% | -2.36% | |||||||
| 2024 | 2.05% | 4.83% | 1.51% | -5.65% | 8.06% | 8.00% | -1.49% | 1.05% | 2.35% | -0.72% | 6.86% | 0.05% | 29.30% |
| 2023 | 9.70% | 0.50% | 9.70% | -0.29% | 8.46% | 6.23% | 2.86% | -2.18% | -6.54% | -1.71% | 13.30% | 4.93% | 52.66% |
| 2022 | -7.84% | -4.35% | 3.28% | -11.83% | -1.66% | -9.40% | 13.37% | -5.65% | -11.79% | 7.43% | 5.37% | -7.97% | -29.70% |
| 2021 | -0.70% | 1.48% | 0.74% | 5.15% | -1.24% | 7.28% | 3.37% | 3.51% | -5.74% | 8.19% | 3.12% | 2.52% | 30.45% |
| 2020 | 3.81% | -7.29% | -9.73% | 14.20% | 7.86% | 7.04% | 5.94% | 11.14% | -4.87% | -4.32% | 12.53% | 5.71% | 46.04% |
| 2019 | 7.99% | 7.33% | 4.07% | 6.37% | -8.88% | 8.77% | 3.54% | -2.19% | 1.32% | 3.75% | 5.59% | 3.97% | 48.62% |
| 2018 | 7.55% | 0.10% | -3.38% | -0.02% | 7.05% | -0.61% | 2.62% | 8.94% | 0.20% | -8.48% | -1.47% | -8.34% | 2.46% |
| 2017 | 4.31% | 4.94% | 2.25% | 2.34% | 4.41% | -2.54% | 4.13% | 3.11% | 0.79% | 7.40% | 1.09% | 0.10% | 37.08% |
| 2016 | -5.87% | -0.97% | 8.92% | -4.67% | 5.34% | -2.32% | 7.57% | 2.34% | 2.45% | -0.54% | 0.53% | 1.31% | 13.77% |
| 2015 | -3.51% | 8.33% | -2.46% | 1.29% | 2.49% | -3.93% | 2.27% | -5.80% | -1.33% | 10.46% | 1.19% | -2.75% | 5.05% |
| 2014 | -2.35% | 4.86% | -0.17% | -0.87% | 3.44% | 3.13% | 0.52% | 4.26% | -1.33% | 1.91% | 4.99% | -1.31% | 18.02% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VGT is 40, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Information Technology ETF provided a 0.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.19 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.19 | $3.72 | $3.12 | $2.91 | $2.92 | $2.91 | $2.72 | $2.15 | $1.63 | $1.59 | $1.39 | $1.17 |
Dividend yield | 0.53% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% | 1.12% |
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $3.72 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $3.12 |
| 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 | $2.91 |
| 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 | $2.92 |
| 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 | $2.91 |
| 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 | $2.72 |
| 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 | $2.15 |
| 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 | $1.63 |
| 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 | $1.59 |
| 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 | $1.39 |
| 2014 | $1.17 | $1.17 |
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 Information Technology 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 Information Technology ETF was 54.63%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 535 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Information Technology ETF drawdown is 6.19%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -54.63% | Nov 1, 2007 | 267 | Nov 20, 2008 | 535 | Jan 6, 2011 | 802 |
| -35.07% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 276 | Nov 20, 2023 | 478 |
| -31.84% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 54 | Jun 9, 2020 | 77 |
| -27.23% | Dec 17, 2024 | 76 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -23.67% | Oct 4, 2018 | 56 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 115 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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