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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Dec 7, 2023

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.

Summary

ETF Info

ISINUS9229083632
CUSIP922908363
IssuerVanguard
Inception DateSep 7, 2010
RegionNorth America (U.S.)
CategoryLarge Cap Growth Equities
Index TrackedS&P 500 Index
ETF Home Pageadvisors.vanguard.com
Asset ClassEquity

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.


0.03%
0.00%2.15%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

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.


-4.00%-2.00%0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%JulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
7.42%
6.60%
VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

S&P 500

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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

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Return

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF had a return of 20.35% year-to-date (YTD) and 17.36% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF had an annualized return of 11.76%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 9.70%.


PeriodReturnBenchmark
Year-To-Date20.35%18.49%
1 month4.41%4.20%
6 months7.42%6.60%
1 year17.36%15.43%
5 years (annualized)13.49%11.59%
10 years (annualized)11.76%9.70%

Monthly Returns Heatmap


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20230.48%6.51%3.29%-1.63%-4.74%-2.17%9.17%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Sharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioUlcer Index
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.15
^GSPC
S&P 500
1.00

Sharpe Ratio

The current Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Sharpe ratio is 1.15. A Sharpe ratio greater than 1.0 is considered acceptable.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.000.501.001.50JulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
1.15
1.00
VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividend History

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF granted a 1.49% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $6.23 per share.


PeriodTTM20222021202020192018201720162015201420132012
Dividend$6.23$5.95$5.44$5.30$5.57$4.74$4.37$4.14$3.93$3.49$3.11$2.84

Dividend yield

1.49%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%1.85%1.84%2.18%

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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023$0.00$0.00$1.49$0.00$0.00$1.58$0.00$0.00$1.49$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.


-14.00%-12.00%-10.00%-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%JulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
-2.12%
-5.15%
VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

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.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-33.99%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202097Aug 10, 2020120
-24.52%Jan 4, 2022195Oct 12, 2022
-19.48%Sep 21, 201865Dec 24, 201875Apr 12, 2019140
-18.75%May 2, 2011108Oct 3, 201185Feb 3, 2012193
-13%Jul 21, 2015143Feb 11, 201645Apr 18, 2016188

Volatility Chart

The current Vanguard S&P 500 ETF volatility is 2.91%, 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.


2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00%JulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
2.91%
2.92%
VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Alternatives


SymbolInceptionExpense RatioYTD Ret.10Y Ann. Ret.Div. YieldMax. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioUlcer Index
ITOTJan 20, 20040.03%19.6%11.3%1.5%-55.2%1.1
SPLGNov 15, 20050.03%20.3%12.0%1.5%-54.5%1.1
SPYJan 22, 19930.09%20.2%11.7%1.4%-55.2%1.1
VGTJan 26, 20040.10%44.3%19.5%0.7%-54.6%1.8
VIGApr 21, 20060.06%10.1%10.5%1.9%-46.8%0.6
VOOGSep 7, 20100.10%24.5%13.0%1.0%-32.7%1.2
VOOVSep 7, 20100.10%15.7%9.6%1.8%-37.3%1.0
VTJun 24, 20080.07%15.9%7.8%2.0%-50.3%0.9
VTIMay 24, 20010.03%19.6%11.2%1.5%-55.5%1.1
VUGJan 26, 20040.04%39.8%13.8%0.6%-50.7%1.7
VYMNov 10, 20060.06%1.2%9.1%3.1%-57.0%-0.0

Portfolios with Vanguard S&P 500 ETF


Portfolio NameYTD Return10Y ReturnDiv. Yield10Y VolatilityMax. DrawdownExpense RatioSharpe RatioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioUlcer Index
Bill Bernstein No Brainer Portfolio11.16%6.69%2.32%13.32%-27.91%0.04%0.74
Bill Schultheis Coffee House Portfolio7.13%5.83%2.77%10.82%-24.01%0.05%0.50
FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio7.10%4.53%2.84%9.99%-21.19%0.14%0.65
PortfoliosLab Trends Portfolio50.16%24.61%1.12%22.09%-34.57%0.04%1.97
Warren Buffett's 90/10 Portfolio18.62%10.79%1.58%15.85%-30.73%0.03%1.17