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
| ISIN | US9229083632 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 922908363 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Index Tracked | S&P 500 Index |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has an expense ratio of 0.03% which is considered to be 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 had a return of 6.76% year-to-date (YTD) and 24.48% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF had an annualized return of 12.61%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.55%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 6.76% | 6.30% |
| 1 month | -2.99% | -3.13% |
| 6 months | 20.31% | 19.37% |
| 1 year | 24.48% | 22.56% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 13.51% | 11.65% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 12.61% | 10.55% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.61% | 5.21% | 3.28% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -4.74% | -2.17% | 9.17% | 4.58% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF(VOO)
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 granted a 1.38% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $6.41 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.41 | $6.36 | $5.95 | $5.44 | $5.30 | $5.57 | $4.74 | $4.37 | $4.14 | $3.93 | $3.49 | $3.11 |
Dividend yield | 1.38% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% | 1.85% | 1.84% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | |||||||||
| 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 |
| 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 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 |
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 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 3.43%.
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 |
| -13% | Jul 21, 2015 | 143 | Feb 11, 2016 | 45 | Apr 18, 2016 | 188 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard S&P 500 ETF volatility is 3.56%, 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.