Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund (VPCCX)
Fund Info
| 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 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
VPCCX features an expense ratio of 0.46%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund, 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 PRIMECAP Core Fund had a return of 17.90% year-to-date (YTD) and 31.36% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund had an annualized return of 12.17%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.41%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 17.90% | 25.70% |
| 1 month | 1.99% | 3.51% |
| 6 months | 8.34% | 14.80% |
| 1 year | 31.36% | 37.91% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 13.02% | 14.18% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 12.17% | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VPCCX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.54% | 4.98% | 4.03% | -3.87% | 4.99% | 2.16% | -0.72% | 2.61% | -0.33% | -1.67% | 17.90% | ||
| 2023 | 6.11% | -4.02% | 2.82% | 0.77% | 0.56% | 6.45% | 3.06% | -0.19% | -3.61% | -3.84% | 8.37% | 5.90% | 23.59% |
| 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% |
| 2020 | -2.54% | -8.34% | -13.87% | 9.50% | 4.04% | 2.53% | 3.27% | 6.56% | -1.92% | -1.88% | 12.80% | 4.38% | 12.04% |
| 2019 | 7.86% | 3.80% | -0.99% | 3.97% | -8.01% | 7.58% | 2.10% | -2.94% | 2.38% | 3.36% | 4.00% | 2.65% | 27.70% |
| 2018 | 5.84% | -2.85% | -2.93% | -1.04% | 3.01% | -0.37% | 5.83% | 2.98% | 0.67% | -8.72% | 3.73% | -9.69% | -4.89% |
| 2017 | 2.98% | 4.25% | 0.08% | 1.43% | 2.81% | 0.93% | 0.44% | 0.36% | 4.15% | 1.75% | 3.25% | 1.26% | 26.27% |
| 2016 | -6.24% | 0.10% | 6.09% | -0.39% | 2.71% | -2.12% | 6.26% | 0.82% | 1.39% | -3.02% | 4.89% | 1.98% | 12.37% |
| 2015 | -1.90% | 4.80% | -0.94% | -0.59% | 1.32% | -2.88% | 1.81% | -5.38% | -2.46% | 8.88% | -0.09% | -0.89% | 0.95% |
| 2014 | -1.34% | 5.84% | 0.74% | -1.47% | 3.77% | 2.30% | -1.22% | 4.35% | -0.82% | 2.38% | 3.89% | -0.28% | 19.32% |
| 2013 | 6.03% | 2.08% | 4.58% | 2.07% | 2.61% | -1.47% | 4.47% | -1.81% | 4.25% | 4.24% | 2.62% | 1.87% | 36.12% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VPCCX is 46, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund (VPCCX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund provided a 1.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.37 | $0.24 | $0.36 | $0.39 | $0.32 | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.24 | $0.27 | $0.18 |
Dividend yield | 1.06% | 1.25% | 1.34% | 0.70% | 1.23% | 1.39% | 1.38% | 1.07% | 1.25% | 1.17% | 1.25% | 0.92% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.29 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.28 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2013 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
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.
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.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -47.53% | Oct 11, 2007 | 353 | Mar 9, 2009 | 449 | Dec 16, 2010 | 802 |
| -34.6% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 188 |
| -22.75% | Nov 9, 2021 | 221 | Sep 26, 2022 | 210 | Jul 28, 2023 | 431 |
| -20.17% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 145 | Jul 24, 2019 | 209 |
| -19.97% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 120 | Mar 26, 2012 | 228 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund volatility is 4.05%, 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.