- ISIN
- US92204A8190
- CUSIP
- 92204A819
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- May 8, 2006
- Category
- Industrials Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $8B
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Performance
VINAX Performance Chart
Vanguard Industrials Index Fund Admiral Shares (VINAX) is up 18.7% since the beginning of the year. VINAX is currently trading at $182 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VINAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,977.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Industrials Index Fund Admiral Shares (VINAX) has returned 18.74% so far this year and 32.25% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, VINAX has posted an annualized return of 14.36%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
Vanguard Industrials Index Fund Admiral Shares
- 1D
- 1.05%
- 1M
- 5.13%
- YTD
- 18.74%
- 6M
- 16.69%
- 1Y
- 32.25%
- 3Y*
- 22.18%
- 5Y*
- 14.60%
- 10Y*
- 14.36%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VINAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 29, 2004, VINAX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +18.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VINAX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.32% | 6.72% | -8.36% | 8.86% | 0.17% | 3.75% | 18.74% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.78% | -2.65% | -4.41% | 0.19% | 8.83% | 4.08% | 3.57% | 0.45% | 1.92% | 1.36% | -1.15% | 0.82% | 18.53% |
| 2024 | -1.18% | 7.33% | 4.73% | -4.09% | 2.24% | -1.43% | 5.52% | 1.86% | 3.13% | -0.88% | 8.29% | -8.45% | 16.95% |
| 2023 | 5.53% | -0.55% | -0.26% | -1.07% | -2.36% | 11.93% | 3.19% | -2.08% | -5.78% | -3.82% | 9.44% | 7.91% | 22.38% |
| 2022 | -6.19% | -0.50% | 3.00% | -7.88% | -0.81% | -7.72% | 10.51% | -2.66% | -10.05% | 13.01% | 7.25% | -3.76% | -8.51% |
| 2021 | -2.93% | 6.76% | 7.59% | 3.70% | 2.41% | -1.89% | 0.46% | 0.95% | -5.40% | 6.78% | -3.08% | 4.63% | 20.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Industrials Index Fund Admiral Shares has an annualized alpha of 1.87%, beta of 1.05, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 29, 2004.
- This fund captured 115.29% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.01% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.05 and R2 of 0.86, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.87%
- Beta
- 1.05
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 115.29%
- Downside Capture
- 106.01%
Expense Ratio
VINAX has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VINAX ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Industrials Index Fund Admiral Shares (VINAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VINAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.11 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.65 | 2.78 | -0.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.98 | 12.44 | -1.46 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Industrials Index Fund Admiral Shares provided a 0.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.56 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.56 | $1.55 | $1.61 | $1.54 | $1.42 | $1.10 | $1.21 | $1.33 | $1.18 | $1.17 | $1.11 | $1.00 |
Dividend yield | 0.86% | 1.01% | 1.23% | 1.36% | 1.51% | 1.06% | 1.39% | 1.68% | 1.90% | 1.60% | 1.82% | 1.94% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Industrials Index Fund Admiral 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 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $1.55 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $1.61 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $1.54 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $1.42 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $1.10 |
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 Industrials Index Fund Admiral 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 Industrials Index Fund Admiral Shares was 63.43%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 953 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.43%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 3y 9mo | 5y 2moOct 2007 - Dec 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -42.45%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 7mo 21d | 9moFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -24.49%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 7mo 2d | 10mo 3dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 |
Bear market2022 | -23.07%Sep 2022 | 10mo 17d | 9mo 2d | 1y 7moNov 2021 - Jun 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.59%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 2mo 20d | 7mo 3dNov 2024 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VINAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.43% | -56.78% | -6.65% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.25% | -9.10% | -3.15% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.59% | -18.90% | -1.69% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.07% | -25.43% | +2.36% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.45% | -33.92% | -8.53% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.34% | -10.71% | +2.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.95% | 2.03% | +0.92% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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