- ISIN
- US9219327940
- CUSIP
- 921932794
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Sep 7, 2010
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P SmallCap 600 Growth Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $993M
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Performance
VIOG Performance Chart
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG) is up 21.8% since the beginning of the year. VIOG is currently trading at $147 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VIOG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,375.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG) has returned 21.75% so far this year and 34.28% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VIOG has returned 11.72% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- 5.94%
- YTD
- 21.75%
- 6M
- 17.76%
- 1Y
- 34.28%
- 3Y*
- 16.88%
- 5Y*
- 6.57%
- 10Y*
- 11.72%
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%
VIOG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 9, 2010, VIOG's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.15%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +17.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VIOG closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.74% | 2.88% | -4.59% | 11.55% | 1.03% | 5.08% | 21.75% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.03% | -5.97% | -5.79% | -2.85% | 6.15% | 4.05% | 0.48% | 5.28% | 0.84% | -1.46% | 2.36% | -0.95% | 5.40% |
| 2024 | -2.59% | 4.22% | 3.11% | -4.72% | 5.43% | -2.09% | 10.22% | -2.04% | 0.96% | -3.46% | 11.22% | -9.34% | 9.23% |
| 2023 | 7.05% | -0.85% | -4.01% | -3.16% | 0.37% | 7.97% | 4.99% | -3.35% | -5.92% | -5.00% | 7.39% | 12.26% | 16.92% |
| 2022 | -10.27% | 0.37% | 0.39% | -9.56% | 1.45% | -8.44% | 11.92% | -4.43% | -9.21% | 10.09% | 4.05% | -6.65% | -21.14% |
| 2021 | 6.19% | 4.45% | 1.39% | 1.90% | 0.12% | 1.52% | -0.24% | 2.18% | -3.36% | 4.11% | -2.11% | 4.73% | 22.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.11%, beta of 1.05, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 09, 2010.
- This ETF participated in 105.07% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 103.85% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.05 and R2 of 0.71, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.11%
- Beta
- 1.05
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 103.85%
- Downside Capture
- 105.07%
Expense Ratio
VIOG has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VIOG ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG) 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.
| VIOG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.05 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.81 | 2.78 | +1.03 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.14 | 12.44 | +0.70 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF provided a 0.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.17 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.17 | $1.26 | $1.20 | $1.24 | $1.09 | $0.83 | $0.66 | $0.90 | $0.53 | $0.63 | $0.59 | $0.56 |
Dividend yield | 0.79% | 1.04% | 1.03% | 1.15% | 1.17% | 0.69% | 0.68% | 1.09% | 0.76% | 0.87% | 0.92% | 1.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $1.26 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $1.20 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $1.24 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $1.09 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.83 |
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 S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth 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 S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF was 41.73%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -41.73%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 7mo 28d | 2y 2moSep 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.15%Jun 2022 | 7mo 9d | 2y 1mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -27.35%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 9mo 12d | 1y 1moNov 2024 - Jan 2026 |
2011 bear market2011 | -26.55%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 5mo 25d | 8mo 22dJul 2011 - Mar 2012 |
2016 correction2016 | -19.62%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 5mo 2d | 1y 19dJun 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VIOG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.73% | -56.78% | +15.05% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.03% | -9.10% | +0.07% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.35% | -18.90% | -8.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.15% | -25.43% | -3.72% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.73% | -33.92% | -7.81% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.60% | -10.71% | +3.11% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.62% | 2.03% | +0.59% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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