Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares (VITAX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US92204A7937 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92204A793 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Mar 25, 2004 |
| Category | Technology Equities |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Index Tracked | MSCI US IMI Info Technology 25/50 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares features an expense ratio of 0.10%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares had a return of 2.97% year-to-date (YTD) and 30.83% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares had an annualized return of 20.00%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.43%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.97% | 5.29% |
| 1 month | -3.76% | -2.47% |
| 6 months | 18.77% | 16.40% |
| 1 year | 30.83% | 20.88% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 19.91% | 11.60% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 20.00% | 10.43% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.03% | 4.96% | 1.41% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -6.54% | -1.66% | 13.25% | 4.95% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares(VITAX)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares (VITAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares granted a 0.73% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.85 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.85 | $1.60 | $1.49 | $1.50 | $1.49 | $1.39 | $1.11 | $0.83 | $0.82 | $0.71 | $0.60 | $0.48 |
Dividend yield | 0.73% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% | 1.12% | 1.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Information Technology 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 |
| 2013 | $0.48 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Information Technology 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 Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares was 54.81%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 538 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 6.00%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -54.81% | Nov 1, 2007 | 266 | Nov 20, 2008 | 538 | Jan 11, 2011 | 804 |
| -35.1% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 276 | Nov 20, 2023 | 478 |
| -31.68% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 54 | Jun 9, 2020 | 77 |
| -23.65% | Oct 4, 2018 | 56 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 115 |
| -21.24% | Feb 12, 2004 | 126 | Aug 12, 2004 | 321 | Nov 17, 2005 | 447 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares volatility is 5.02%, 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.