Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
VOO, or the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, is a passively managed exchange-traded fund that aims to replicate the performance of the S&P 500 Index. This index is a benchmark for the U.S. stock market, representing the country's 500 largest publicly traded companies. By investing in VOO, investors can gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of these large-cap stocks. The fund was launched on September 7, 2010, and is managed by Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies. It has an expense ratio of 0.03%, which is considered very low compared to other ETFs and mutual funds, making VOO a popular choice for investors looking for low-cost exposure to the S&P 500.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF in Oct 2022 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $45,577 for a total return of roughly 355.77%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.
Compare to other instruments
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Return
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF had a return of 3.22% year-to-date (YTD) and -9.92% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF had an annualized return of 11.88%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 9.80%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -1.13% | -1.22% |
| Year-To-Date | 3.22% | 2.84% |
| 6 months | 5.97% | 5.08% |
| 1 year | -9.92% | -11.39% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 10.72% | 8.82% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 11.88% | 9.80% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.29% | -2.50% | ||||||||||
| 2022 | -9.20% | 8.12% | 5.51% | -5.73% |
Dividend History
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF granted a 2.05% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $7.43 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.43 | $5.95 | $5.44 | $5.30 | $5.57 | $4.74 | $4.37 | $4.14 | $3.93 | $3.49 | $3.11 | $2.84 |
Dividend yield | 2.05% | 1.69% | 1.27% | 1.59% | 1.98% | 2.21% | 1.94% | 2.24% | 2.39% | 2.15% | 2.17% | 2.63% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard S&P 500 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.67 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.53 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.38 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.43 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.29 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 |
| 2012 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 |
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is 33.99%, recorded on Mar 23, 2020. It took 97 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.99% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 97 | Aug 10, 2020 | 120 |
| -24.52% | Jan 4, 2022 | 195 | Oct 12, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -19.48% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 75 | Apr 12, 2019 | 140 |
| -18.75% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 85 | Feb 3, 2012 | 193 |
| -13% | Jul 21, 2015 | 143 | Feb 11, 2016 | 45 | Apr 18, 2016 | 188 |
| -10.09% | Jan 29, 2018 | 9 | Feb 8, 2018 | 115 | Jul 25, 2018 | 124 |
| -9.65% | Apr 3, 2012 | 43 | Jun 4, 2012 | 52 | Aug 16, 2012 | 95 |
| -9.45% | Sep 3, 2020 | 14 | Sep 23, 2020 | 35 | Nov 11, 2020 | 49 |
| -7.41% | Sep 17, 2012 | 42 | Nov 15, 2012 | 31 | Jan 2, 2013 | 73 |
| -7.3% | Sep 19, 2014 | 20 | Oct 16, 2014 | 11 | Oct 31, 2014 | 31 |
Volatility Chart
Current Vanguard S&P 500 ETF volatility is 19.36%. The chart below shows the rolling 10-day volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure showing how big price swings are in either direction. The higher asset volatility, the riskier it is, because the price movements are less predictable.
Alternatives
| Symbol | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Ret. | 10Y Ann. Ret. | Div. Yield | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITOT | Jan 20, 2004 | 0.03% | 2.8% | 11.4% | 2.0% | -55.2% | -0.5 |
| SPLG | Nov 15, 2005 | 0.03% | 3.2% | 12.2% | 2.0% | -54.5% | -0.5 |
| SPY | Jan 22, 1993 | 0.09% | 3.2% | 11.8% | 2.0% | -55.2% | -0.5 |
| VGT | Jan 26, 2004 | 0.10% | 16.5% | 19.1% | 1.0% | -54.6% | -0.2 |
| VIG | Apr 21, 2006 | 0.06% | -2.0% | 10.8% | 2.5% | -46.8% | -0.3 |
| VOOG | Sep 7, 2010 | 0.10% | 5.9% | 13.3% | 1.2% | -32.7% | -0.6 |
| VOOV | Sep 7, 2010 | 0.10% | 0.3% | 9.7% | 2.6% | -37.3% | -0.2 |
| VT | Jun 24, 2008 | 0.07% | 3.2% | 7.9% | 2.5% | -50.3% | -0.5 |
| VTI | May 24, 2001 | 0.03% | 2.8% | 11.3% | 2.0% | -55.5% | -0.5 |
| VUG | Jan 26, 2004 | 0.04% | 13.0% | 13.3% | 0.8% | -50.7% | -0.5 |
| VYM | Nov 10, 2006 | 0.06% | -6.2% | 9.8% | 3.9% | -57.0% | -0.4 |
Portfolios with Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
| Portfolio Name | YTD Return | 10Y Return | Div. Yield | 10Y Volatility | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bernstein No Brainer Portfolio | 2.42% | 7.05% | 2.56% | 13.29% | -27.91% | -0.44 | 0.04% |
| Bill Schultheis Coffee House Portfolio | 0.48% | 5.91% | 3.04% | 10.75% | -24.01% | -0.59 | 0.05% |
| FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio | 1.37% | 4.62% | 3.07% | 10.00% | -21.19% | -0.48 | 0.14% |
| Warren Buffett's 90/10 Portfolio | 3.12% | 10.88% | 2.02% | 15.83% | -30.73% | -0.42 | 0.03% |