- ISIN
- US92204A6038
- CUSIP
- 92204A603
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Sep 23, 2004
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Industrials Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI US Investable Market Industrials 25/50 Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $8B
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Performance
VIS Performance Chart
Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS) is up 17.0% since the beginning of the year. VIS is currently trading at $348 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VIS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,890.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS) has returned 17.02% so far this year and 28.65% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, VIS has achieved an annualized return of 14.60%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.
Vanguard Industrials ETF
- 1D
- -2.14%
- 1M
- 3.63%
- YTD
- 17.02%
- 6M
- 15.14%
- 1Y
- 28.65%
- 3Y*
- 22.20%
- 5Y*
- 13.58%
- 10Y*
- 14.60%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
VIS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 29, 2004, VIS'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, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +19.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VIS closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.32% | 6.75% | -8.44% | 8.90% | 0.18% | 2.24% | 17.02% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.74% | -2.60% | -4.33% | 0.11% | 8.70% | 4.23% | 3.54% | 0.46% | 1.96% | 1.38% | -1.15% | 0.75% | 18.57% |
| 2024 | -1.18% | 7.13% | 4.89% | -4.14% | 2.35% | -1.48% | 5.58% | 1.79% | 3.18% | -0.98% | 8.62% | -8.71% | 16.85% |
| 2023 | 5.57% | -0.50% | -0.36% | -1.03% | -2.35% | 12.02% | 3.14% | -2.05% | -5.78% | -3.92% | 9.53% | 7.93% | 22.50% |
| 2022 | -6.27% | -0.49% | 3.05% | -7.88% | -0.80% | -7.73% | 10.57% | -2.65% | -9.98% | 12.94% | 7.23% | -3.85% | -8.57% |
| 2021 | -2.95% | 6.84% | 7.67% | 3.58% | 2.51% | -2.00% | 0.45% | 0.95% | -5.37% | 6.79% | -3.13% | 4.74% | 20.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Industrials ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.02%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 29, 2004.
- This ETF captured 116.12% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.62% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.02% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.03 and R2 of 0.85, 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
- 2.02%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 116.12%
- Downside Capture
- 106.62%
Expense Ratio
VIS has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VIS ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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 ETF (VIS) 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.
| VIS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.12 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.08 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.32 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.34 | 2.46 | -0.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.68 | 10.92 | -1.24 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Industrials ETF provided a 0.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.04 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.04 | $3.02 | $3.12 | $2.99 | $2.77 | $2.26 | $2.35 | $2.59 | $2.29 | $2.28 | $2.16 | $1.96 |
Dividend yield | 0.87% | 1.01% | 1.23% | 1.36% | 1.52% | 1.11% | 1.38% | 1.68% | 1.90% | 1.60% | 1.81% | 1.94% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Industrials 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 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $3.02 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $3.12 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $2.99 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $2.77 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $2.26 |
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 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 Industrials ETF was 63.51%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 953 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Industrials ETF drawdown is 2.14%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.51%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 3y 9mo | 5y 2moOct 2007 - Dec 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -42.42%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 7mo 21d | 9moFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -24.39%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 7mo 2d | 10mo 3dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 |
Bear market2022 | -22.96%Sep 2022 | 10mo 17d | 9mo 2d | 1y 7moNov 2021 - Jun 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.80%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 2mo 20d | 6mo 27dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VIS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.51% | -56.78% | -6.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.29% | -9.10% | -3.19% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.80% | -18.90% | -1.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.96% | -25.43% | +2.47% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.42% | -33.92% | -8.50% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.14% | -3.21% | +1.07% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.36% | -10.71% | +2.35% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.97% | 2.04% | +0.93% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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