- ISIN
- US92204A8844
- CUSIP
- 92204A884
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Sep 23, 2004
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI US Investable Market Telecommunication Services 25/50 Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $6B
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Performance
VOX Performance Chart
Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) is down 1.4% since the beginning of the year. VOX is currently trading at $191 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VOX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,441.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) has returned -1.38% so far this year and 20.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VOX has returned 9.30% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Vanguard Communication Services ETF
- 1D
- -0.84%
- 1M
- -2.77%
- YTD
- -1.38%
- 6M
- 0.47%
- 1Y
- 20.55%
- 3Y*
- 24.02%
- 5Y*
- 7.58%
- 10Y*
- 9.30%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
VOX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 29, 2004, VOX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -15.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VOX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.01% | -3.68% | -6.17% | 9.45% | 0.12% | -3.34% | -1.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.28% | -3.67% | -7.11% | -1.15% | 8.64% | 7.57% | 2.27% | 3.02% | 4.43% | -0.58% | 2.44% | 1.60% | 26.27% |
| 2024 | 3.90% | 4.58% | 2.84% | -3.98% | 6.40% | 3.32% | -1.32% | 2.04% | 4.86% | 2.02% | 4.86% | -0.08% | 33.12% |
| 2023 | 15.02% | -4.07% | 6.87% | 2.32% | 2.61% | 5.02% | 5.94% | -2.85% | -3.54% | -1.59% | 8.09% | 5.48% | 44.81% |
| 2022 | -6.09% | -5.84% | 0.29% | -14.95% | 1.20% | -8.82% | 3.71% | -3.47% | -12.30% | 2.55% | 5.14% | -7.17% | -38.85% |
| 2021 | -0.19% | 7.08% | 1.36% | 6.68% | -0.09% | 3.96% | 0.60% | 3.60% | -5.85% | 0.72% | -6.39% | 2.49% | 13.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Communication Services ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.74%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 2004.
- With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.74, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.74%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 98.32%
- Downside Capture
- 99.91%
Expense Ratio
VOX has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VOX ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| VOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.91 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.07 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.41 | -0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.52 | 2.93 | -1.41 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.83 | 13.52 | -7.70 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Communication Services ETF provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.90 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.90 | $1.84 | $1.63 | $1.22 | $0.73 | $1.26 | $0.88 | $0.84 | $2.05 | $3.49 | $2.68 | $2.98 |
Dividend yield | 1.00% | 0.95% | 1.05% | 1.03% | 0.88% | 0.93% | 0.73% | 0.90% | 2.77% | 3.83% | 2.67% | 3.55% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Communication Services 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $1.84 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $1.63 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $1.22 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.73 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $1.26 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Communication Services 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 Communication Services ETF was 57.18%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 959 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Communication Services ETF drawdown is 4.70%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.18%Nov 2008 | 1y 4mo | 3y 9mo | 5y 1moJul 2007 - Sep 2012 |
Bear market2022 | -46.76%Nov 2022 | 1y 2mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 1moSep 2021 - Oct 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.16%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 13d | 5mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -28.94%Dec 2018 | 1y 11mo | 1y 20d | 3y 8dJan 2017 - Jan 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.15%Apr 2025 | 1mo 19d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 9dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.18% | -56.78% | -0.40% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.56% | -9.10% | -4.46% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.15% | -18.90% | -2.25% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -46.76% | -25.43% | -21.33% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.76% | -33.92% | -12.84% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.70% | -0.74% | -3.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.91% | -10.72% | -1.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.54% | 1.97% | +1.57% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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