Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSMAX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9229086866 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 922908686 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Nov 13, 2000 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Small Cap Blend Equities |
| ETF Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares has an expense ratio of 0.05% 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 Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares, 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
Return
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares had a return of 9.27% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.86% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares had an annualized return of 7.91%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 9.70%, indicating that Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 9.27% | 18.49% |
| 1 month | 7.01% | 4.20% |
| 6 months | 1.95% | 6.60% |
| 1 year | 6.86% | 15.43% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.51% | 11.59% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 7.91% | 9.70% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -1.98% | 8.72% | 4.95% | -3.70% | -5.62% | -5.82% | 9.19% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSMAX) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.29 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 1.00 |
Dividend History
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares granted a 1.64% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.56 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.56 | $1.35 | $1.34 | $1.07 | $1.10 | $1.05 | $0.96 | $0.92 | $0.78 | $0.80 | $0.69 | $0.72 |
Dividend yield | 1.64% | 1.54% | 1.24% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.67% | 1.35% | 1.49% | 1.48% | 1.43% | 1.31% | 1.85% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares. 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 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 |
| 2012 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 |
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 Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares. 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 Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares was 59.68%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 452 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -59.68% | Jul 16, 2007 | 415 | Mar 9, 2009 | 452 | Dec 21, 2010 | 867 |
| -41.82% | Feb 21, 2020 | 22 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 183 |
| -36.62% | Apr 17, 2002 | 122 | Oct 9, 2002 | 249 | Oct 7, 2003 | 371 |
| -28.38% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 233 | Sep 6, 2012 | 341 |
| -28.14% | Nov 9, 2021 | 152 | Jun 16, 2022 | — | — | — |
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares volatility is 6.26%, 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.