- ISIN
- US92204A7770
- CUSIP
- 92204A777
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Mar 11, 2005
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $6B
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Performance
VTCAX Performance Chart
Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTCAX) is down 3.3% since the beginning of the year. VTCAX is currently trading at $95 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VTCAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,414.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTCAX) has returned -3.25% so far this year and 16.54% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VTCAX has returned 8.70% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares
- 1D
- 0.75%
- 1M
- -4.40%
- YTD
- -3.25%
- 6M
- -2.91%
- 1Y
- 16.54%
- 3Y*
- 22.09%
- 5Y*
- 7.17%
- 10Y*
- 8.70%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VTCAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 29, 2004, VTCAX'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 Oct 2008 at -16.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VTCAX 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 -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.00% | -3.65% | -6.10% | 9.31% | 0.15% | -5.16% | -3.25% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.40% | -3.61% | -7.23% | -0.99% | 8.47% | 7.54% | 2.24% | 3.03% | 4.45% | -0.60% | 2.45% | 1.61% | 26.28% |
| 2024 | 3.97% | 4.67% | 2.63% | -3.89% | 6.29% | 3.36% | -1.08% | 1.90% | 4.85% | 1.98% | 4.79% | -0.06% | 33.10% |
| 2023 | 15.00% | -3.98% | 6.74% | 2.27% | 2.60% | 5.05% | 5.91% | -2.82% | -3.55% | -1.59% | 8.17% | 5.42% | 44.73% |
| 2022 | -6.01% | -5.83% | 0.15% | -14.86% | 1.15% | -8.81% | 3.67% | -3.42% | -12.29% | 2.45% | 5.28% | -7.17% | -38.78% |
| 2021 | -0.23% | 7.17% | 1.23% | 6.77% | -0.13% | 4.06% | 0.53% | 3.64% | -5.78% | 0.60% | -6.40% | 2.77% | 14.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares has an annualized alpha of 0.43%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 29, 2004.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.75, 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
- 0.43%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 97.37%
- Downside Capture
- 99.30%
Expense Ratio
VTCAX has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VTCAX ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTCAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VTCAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.05 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.27 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.37 | -0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.13 | 2.78 | -1.66 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.06 | 12.44 | -8.38 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares provided a 1.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.97 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 | $0.97 | $0.94 | $0.83 | $0.62 | $0.37 | $0.83 | $0.45 | $0.43 | $1.05 | $1.78 | $1.36 | $1.52 |
Dividend yield | 1.01% | 0.95% | 1.06% | 1.04% | 0.88% | 1.20% | 0.73% | 0.89% | 2.77% | 3.84% | 2.68% | 3.55% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Communication Services 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.94 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.83 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.62 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.37 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.83 |
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 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 Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares was 57.11%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 959 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 6.53%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.11%Nov 2008 | 1y 4mo | 3y 9mo | 5y 1moJul 2007 - Sep 2012 |
Bear market2022 | -46.58%Nov 2022 | 1y 2mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 29dSep 2021 - Sep 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.99%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 13d | 5mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -28.97%Dec 2018 | 1y 11mo | 1y 20d | 3y 8dJan 2017 - Jan 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.19%Apr 2025 | 1mo 19d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 9dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VTCAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.11% | -56.78% | -0.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.56% | -9.10% | -4.46% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.19% | -18.90% | -2.29% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -46.58% | -25.43% | -21.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.58% | -33.92% | -12.66% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.53% | -1.80% | -4.73% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.87% | -10.71% | -1.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.76% | 2.03% | +1.73% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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