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 |
| ETF 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
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.
Compare to other instruments
Popular comparisons: VOO vs. VTI, VOO vs. SCHD, VOO vs. IVV, VOO vs. VGT, VOO vs. QQQ, VOO vs. VT, VOO vs. SPY, VOO vs. SPLG, VOO vs. VIG, VOO vs. FXAIX
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%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 20.35% | 18.49% |
| 1 month | 4.41% | 4.20% |
| 6 months | 7.42% | 6.60% |
| 1 year | 17.36% | 15.43% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 13.49% | 11.59% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 11.76% | 9.70% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.48% | 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 ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.15 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 1.00 |
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.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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, 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 |
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.
Alternatives
| Symbol | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Ret. | 10Y Ann. Ret. | Div. Yield | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITOT | Jan 20, 2004 | 0.03% | 19.6% | 11.3% | 1.5% | -55.2% | 1.1 | ||||
| SPLG | Nov 15, 2005 | 0.03% | 20.3% | 12.0% | 1.5% | -54.5% | 1.1 | ||||
| SPY | Jan 22, 1993 | 0.09% | 20.2% | 11.7% | 1.4% | -55.2% | 1.1 | ||||
| VGT | Jan 26, 2004 | 0.10% | 44.3% | 19.5% | 0.7% | -54.6% | 1.8 | ||||
| VIG | Apr 21, 2006 | 0.06% | 10.1% | 10.5% | 1.9% | -46.8% | 0.6 | ||||
| VOOG | Sep 7, 2010 | 0.10% | 24.5% | 13.0% | 1.0% | -32.7% | 1.2 | ||||
| VOOV | Sep 7, 2010 | 0.10% | 15.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% | -37.3% | 1.0 | ||||
| VT | Jun 24, 2008 | 0.07% | 15.9% | 7.8% | 2.0% | -50.3% | 0.9 | ||||
| VTI | May 24, 2001 | 0.03% | 19.6% | 11.2% | 1.5% | -55.5% | 1.1 | ||||
| VUG | Jan 26, 2004 | 0.04% | 39.8% | 13.8% | 0.6% | -50.7% | 1.7 | ||||
| VYM | Nov 10, 2006 | 0.06% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.1% | -57.0% | -0.0 |
Portfolios with Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
| Portfolio Name | YTD Return | 10Y Return | Div. Yield | 10Y Volatility | Max. Drawdown | Expense Ratio | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bernstein No Brainer Portfolio | 11.16% | 6.69% | 2.32% | 13.32% | -27.91% | 0.04% | 0.74 | ||||
| Bill Schultheis Coffee House Portfolio | 7.13% | 5.83% | 2.77% | 10.82% | -24.01% | 0.05% | 0.50 | ||||
| FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio | 7.10% | 4.53% | 2.84% | 9.99% | -21.19% | 0.14% | 0.65 | ||||
| PortfoliosLab Trends Portfolio | 50.16% | 24.61% | 1.12% | 22.09% | -34.57% | 0.04% | 1.97 | ||||
| Warren Buffett's 90/10 Portfolio | 18.62% | 10.79% | 1.58% | 15.85% | -30.73% | 0.03% | 1.17 |