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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Mid-Cap Value 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.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares (VMVAX) has returned 2.88% so far this year and 15.40% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VMVAX has returned 10.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
- 1D
- -0.35%
- 1M
- -6.11%
- YTD
- 2.88%
- 6M
- 5.05%
- 1Y
- 15.40%
- 3Y*
- 13.14%
- 5Y*
- 8.52%
- 10Y*
- 10.02%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 27, 2011, VMVAX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VMVAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.24% | 5.13% | -6.11% | 2.88% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.59% | 0.02% | -2.64% | -2.95% | 3.59% | 2.43% | 1.70% | 3.31% | 1.52% | -1.29% | 2.95% | 0.48% | 12.06% |
| 2024 | -1.87% | 4.12% | 5.44% | -4.44% | 3.19% | -1.57% | 6.02% | 3.03% | 2.54% | -1.06% | 6.14% | -7.60% | 13.63% |
| 2023 | 7.11% | -3.52% | -3.59% | 0.68% | -5.22% | 8.80% | 3.74% | -3.86% | -4.60% | -3.67% | 8.67% | 6.88% | 10.12% |
| 2022 | -2.60% | -0.70% | 3.43% | -4.90% | 2.16% | -10.50% | 7.63% | -2.60% | -9.89% | 10.17% | 6.52% | -4.48% | -7.89% |
| 2021 | -0.18% | 7.41% | 6.04% | 4.60% | 2.21% | -1.93% | 0.45% | 3.16% | -3.68% | 4.26% | -2.23% | 6.16% | 28.77% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares has an annualized alpha of 0.36%, beta of 0.95, and R² of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 2011.
- With beta of 0.95 and R² of 0.82, 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
- 0.36%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 97.05%
- Downside Capture
- 98.81%
Expense Ratio
VMVAX has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VMVAX ranks 52 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 Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares (VMVAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| VMVAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.02 | 0.90 | +0.12 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.49 | 1.39 | +0.10 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.21 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.21 | 1.40 | -0.19 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.68 | 6.61 | -0.93 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore VMVAX risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares provided a 2.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.90 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.90 | $1.93 | $1.77 | $1.71 | $1.59 | $1.38 | $1.46 | $1.28 | $1.36 | $1.07 | $0.96 | $0.91 |
Dividend yield | 2.02% | 2.10% | 2.11% | 2.26% | 2.27% | 1.78% | 2.36% | 2.08% | 2.75% | 1.86% | 1.91% | 2.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Mid-Cap Value 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 | $0.51 | $0.51 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $1.93 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $1.77 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $1.71 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $1.59 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $1.38 |
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 Mid-Cap Value 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 Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares was 43.07%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 6.19%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -43.07% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 179 | Dec 4, 2020 | 206 |
| -21.51% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 179 | Sep 11, 2019 | 408 |
| -19.75% | Apr 21, 2022 | 113 | Sep 30, 2022 | 349 | Feb 22, 2024 | 462 |
| -18.4% | Dec 2, 2024 | 87 | Apr 8, 2025 | 94 | Aug 22, 2025 | 181 |
| -18.06% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 104 | Jul 12, 2016 | 287 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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