- ISIN
- US9219215087
- CUSIP
- 921921508
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Dec 9, 2004
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $15B
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Performance
VPCCX Performance Chart
Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund (VPCCX) is up 28.3% since the beginning of the year. VPCCX is currently trading at $48 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VPCCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,150.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund (VPCCX) has returned 28.30% so far this year and 63.32% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, VPCCX has achieved an annualized return of 17.00%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% per year.
Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund
- 1D
- 0.06%
- 1M
- 11.50%
- YTD
- 28.30%
- 6M
- 30.49%
- 1Y
- 63.32%
- 3Y*
- 28.82%
- 5Y*
- 16.54%
- 10Y*
- 17.00%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
VPCCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 9, 2004, VPCCX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.11%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VPCCX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.67% | 1.34% | -6.40% | 13.24% | 11.90% | 0.06% | 28.30% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.90% | -0.14% | -5.91% | -1.67% | 5.12% | 6.28% | 0.72% | 4.30% | 4.31% | 4.56% | 3.40% | 1.30% | 29.96% |
| 2024 | 0.54% | 4.98% | 4.03% | -3.87% | 4.99% | 2.16% | -0.72% | 2.61% | -0.33% | -1.67% | 3.76% | -3.87% | 12.72% |
| 2023 | 6.11% | -4.02% | 2.82% | 0.77% | 0.56% | 6.45% | 3.06% | -0.19% | -3.61% | -3.84% | 8.37% | 5.89% | 23.58% |
| 2022 | -4.61% | -1.71% | 2.28% | -6.48% | 2.82% | -9.22% | 6.82% | -4.52% | -7.73% | 9.21% | 7.85% | -5.61% | -12.43% |
| 2021 | 2.24% | 6.01% | 3.66% | 2.89% | 1.73% | 1.56% | 0.32% | 1.84% | -4.47% | 4.47% | -2.07% | 4.23% | 24.30% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.08%, beta of 0.95, and R2 of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 10, 2004.
- This fund captured 110.39% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 92.83% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.08% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.95 and R2 of 0.93, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 4.08%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 110.39%
- Downside Capture
- 92.83%
Expense Ratio
VPCCX has an expense ratio of 0.46%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VPCCX ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund (VPCCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| VPCCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.91 | 2.39 | +1.53 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.26 | 3.25 | +2.00 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.69 | 1.43 | +0.26 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.21 | 3.11 | +3.10 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 28.32 | 14.38 | +13.94 |
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 PRIMECAP Core Fund provided a 13.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.39 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.39 | $6.39 | $2.40 | $1.82 | $2.28 | $2.32 | $2.29 | $1.95 | $2.21 | $1.10 | $1.23 | $1.03 |
Dividend yield | 13.45% | 17.25% | 7.17% | 5.73% | 8.40% | 6.89% | 7.89% | 6.99% | 9.45% | 4.10% | 5.52% | 4.96% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.39 | $6.39 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.40 | $2.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.82 | $1.82 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.28 | $2.28 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.32 | $2.32 |
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 PRIMECAP Core Fund. 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 PRIMECAP Core Fund was 47.53%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 449 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -47.53%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 2moOct 2007 - Dec 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.60%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 7mo 21d | 9moFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -22.75%Sep 2022 | 10mo 21d | 10mo 5d | 1y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.17%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 7mo 2d | 10mo 3dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2011 correction2011 | -19.97%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 5mo 25d | 10mo 29dMay 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VPCCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.53% | -56.78% | +9.25% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.29% | -9.10% | -1.19% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.92% | -18.90% | -1.02% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.75% | -25.43% | +2.68% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.60% | -33.92% | -0.68% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.75% | -10.72% | +4.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.25% | 1.97% | +0.28% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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