- ISIN
- US92202E6804
- CUSIP
- 92202E680
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Jul 12, 2017
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Assets Under Management
- $17B
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Performance
VLXVX Performance Chart
Vanguard Target Retirement 2065 Fund (VLXVX) is up 11.6% since the beginning of the year. VLXVX is currently trading at $45 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VLXVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,643.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Target Retirement 2065 Fund (VLXVX) has returned 11.59% so far this year and 27.66% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard Target Retirement 2065 Fund
- 1D
- 1.13%
- 1M
- 1.71%
- YTD
- 11.59%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 27.66%
- 3Y*
- 18.39%
- 5Y*
- 10.44%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
VLXVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 27, 2017, VLXVX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VLXVX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.02% | 1.84% | -6.07% | 8.52% | 4.20% | 0.13% | 11.59% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.91% | -0.26% | -3.10% | 0.90% | 5.04% | 4.29% | 0.87% | 2.87% | 3.29% | 1.84% | 0.27% | 0.94% | 21.44% |
| 2024 | -0.23% | 3.87% | 2.93% | -3.41% | 4.14% | 1.43% | 2.24% | 2.19% | 2.17% | -2.29% | 3.61% | -2.74% | 14.37% |
| 2023 | 7.04% | -2.97% | 2.69% | 1.22% | -1.06% | 5.19% | 3.32% | -2.68% | -4.00% | -2.79% | 8.50% | 5.26% | 20.40% |
| 2022 | -4.46% | -2.53% | 1.33% | -7.45% | 0.36% | -7.63% | 6.60% | -3.76% | -8.97% | 5.51% | 7.90% | -4.07% | -17.41% |
| 2021 | -0.29% | 2.37% | 2.42% | 3.86% | 1.37% | 1.26% | 0.59% | 2.17% | -3.78% | 4.52% | -2.30% | 3.47% | 16.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Target Retirement 2065 Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.44%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 27, 2017.
- This fund participated in 87.47% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 82.06% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.44%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 82.06%
- Downside Capture
- 87.47%
Expense Ratio
VLXVX has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VLXVX ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% of mutual funds 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 Target Retirement 2065 Fund (VLXVX) 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.
| VLXVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.22 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.33 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.05 | 2.78 | +0.27 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.23 | 12.44 | +0.79 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Target Retirement 2065 Fund provided a 1.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.80 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.71 | $0.62 | $0.51 | $0.61 | $0.44 | $0.46 | $0.36 | $0.17 |
Dividend yield | 1.79% | 2.00% | 2.11% | 2.06% | 2.00% | 1.93% | 1.60% | 1.90% | 1.85% | 0.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Target Retirement 2065 Fund. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.80 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.71 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.51 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
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 Target Retirement 2065 Fund. 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 Target Retirement 2065 Fund was 31.42%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 103 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Target Retirement 2065 Fund drawdown is 0.51%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -31.42%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 4mo 28d | 6mo 7dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.37%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 3mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.40%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 6mo 9d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.53%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 26dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.93%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 17d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VLXVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.42% | -56.78% | +25.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.93% | -9.10% | +0.17% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.53% | -18.90% | +4.37% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.37% | -25.43% | +0.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.51% | -1.80% | +1.29% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.97% | -10.71% | +5.74% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.06% | 2.03% | +0.03% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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