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.
ETF Info
US9229083632
922908363
Sep 7, 2010
North America (U.S.)
1x
S&P 500 Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
VOO has an expense ratio of 0.03%, which is considered low.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, 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 S&P 500 ETF (VOO) returned -3.92% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.97% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, VOO delivered an annualized return of 12.27%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.31%.
VOO
-3.92%
11.29%
-4.41%
9.97%
15.75%
12.27%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-4.26%
11.24%
-5.02%
8.55%
14.02%
10.31%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VOO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.69% | -1.27% | -5.61% | -0.81% | 1.21% | -3.92% | |||||||
| 2024 | 1.61% | 5.21% | 3.28% | -4.01% | 5.03% | 3.57% | 1.16% | 2.39% | 2.18% | -0.95% | 5.89% | -2.33% | 24.98% |
| 2023 | 6.29% | -2.50% | 3.71% | 1.59% | 0.48% | 6.51% | 3.29% | -1.63% | -4.74% | -2.17% | 9.17% | 4.58% | 26.32% |
| 2022 | -5.24% | -2.98% | 3.79% | -8.78% | 0.26% | -8.26% | 9.20% | -4.13% | -9.20% | 8.12% | 5.51% | -5.73% | -18.17% |
| 2021 | -1.02% | 2.77% | 4.58% | 5.29% | 0.67% | 2.26% | 2.45% | 2.95% | -4.66% | 7.04% | -0.73% | 4.56% | 28.79% |
| 2020 | -0.04% | -8.10% | -12.44% | 12.79% | 4.74% | 1.84% | 5.88% | 6.97% | -3.76% | -2.55% | 10.95% | 3.74% | 18.32% |
| 2019 | 7.92% | 3.25% | 1.93% | 4.03% | -6.35% | 6.99% | 1.46% | -1.64% | 1.97% | 2.18% | 3.63% | 2.97% | 31.37% |
| 2018 | 5.59% | -3.73% | -2.47% | 0.35% | 2.42% | 0.76% | 3.56% | 3.22% | 0.58% | -6.84% | 1.89% | -8.85% | -4.50% |
| 2017 | 1.78% | 3.88% | 0.13% | 1.04% | 1.40% | 0.63% | 2.06% | 0.29% | 2.04% | 2.33% | 3.06% | 1.28% | 21.77% |
| 2016 | -4.91% | -0.21% | 6.87% | 0.35% | 1.75% | 0.32% | 3.68% | 0.12% | 0.03% | -1.79% | 3.73% | 2.07% | 12.17% |
| 2015 | -2.87% | 5.58% | -1.57% | 1.00% | 1.25% | -1.95% | 2.18% | -6.14% | -2.47% | 8.45% | 0.43% | -1.74% | 1.33% |
| 2014 | -3.53% | 4.57% | 0.88% | 0.72% | 2.29% | 2.09% | -1.38% | 3.97% | -1.38% | 2.40% | 2.76% | -0.31% | 13.56% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VOO is 63, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF provided a 1.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.97 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.97 | $6.71 | $6.36 | $5.95 | $5.44 | $5.30 | $5.57 | $4.74 | $4.37 | $4.14 | $3.93 | $3.49 |
Dividend yield | 1.35% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% | 1.85% |
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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.81 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.74 | $6.71 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.80 | $6.36 |
| 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 | $5.95 |
| 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 | $5.44 |
| 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 | $5.30 |
| 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 | $5.57 |
| 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 | $4.74 |
| 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 | $4.37 |
| 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 | $4.14 |
| 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 | $3.93 |
| 2014 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $3.49 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard S&P 500 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 S&P 500 ETF was 33.99%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 97 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard S&P 500 ETF drawdown is 8.16%.
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 | 294 | Dec 13, 2023 | 489 |
| -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 |
| -18.69% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard S&P 500 ETF volatility is 11.23%, 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.