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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Communication Services 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.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTCAX) has returned -10.02% so far this year and 18.31% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VTCAX has returned 8.09% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares
- 1D
- 0.56%
- 1M
- -9.34%
- YTD
- -10.02%
- 6M
- -6.89%
- 1Y
- 18.31%
- 3Y*
- 22.92%
- 5Y*
- 7.15%
- 10Y*
- 8.09%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 29, 2004, VTCAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.2 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% | -9.34% | -10.02% | |||||||||
| 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% | 26.27% |
| 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 0.85%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 2004.
- With beta of 0.96 and R² of 0.76, 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
- 0.85%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 98.74%
- Downside Capture
- 98.47%
Expense Ratio
VTCAX has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VTCAX ranks 45 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
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 a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| VTCAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.94 | 0.90 | +0.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.48 | 1.39 | +0.09 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.21 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.11 | 1.40 | -0.29 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.16 | 6.61 | -2.45 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares provided a 1.09% 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 | 1.09% | 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 | $0.22 | |||||||||
| 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 13.08%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -57.11% | Jul 17, 2007 | 343 | Nov 20, 2008 | 959 | Sep 12, 2012 | 1302 |
| -46.58% | Sep 2, 2021 | 300 | Nov 9, 2022 | 473 | Sep 30, 2024 | 773 |
| -30.99% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 92 | Aug 3, 2020 | 115 |
| -28.97% | Jan 5, 2017 | 496 | Dec 24, 2018 | 264 | Jan 13, 2020 | 760 |
| -21.19% | Feb 18, 2025 | 36 | Apr 8, 2025 | 55 | Jun 27, 2025 | 91 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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