- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
VTS.AX Performance Chart
Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS.AX) is up 6.3% since the beginning of the year. VTS.AX is currently trading at A$533 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of VTS.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$1,885.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS.AX) has returned 6.25% so far this year and 14.34% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, VTS.AX has achieved an annualized return of 15.43%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.27% per year.
Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 1.72%
- 6M
- 4.92%
- YTD
- 6.25%
- 1Y
- 14.34%
- 3Y*
- 18.88%
- 5Y*
- 13.52%
- 10Y*
- 15.43%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
VTS.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 8, 2009, VTS.AX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.24%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was May 2013 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst month was Feb 2020 at -8.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VTS.AX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 10, 2025 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2020 at -6.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.51% | -2.06% | -3.44% | 6.82% | 5.94% | 3.35% | -0.44% | 6.25% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.19% | -3.86% | -6.62% | -2.10% | 6.41% | 3.25% | 4.92% | 0.49% | 1.49% | 3.67% | 0.22% | -1.74% | 8.85% |
| 2024 | 6.23% | 4.27% | 3.24% | -2.62% | 0.44% | 4.88% | 2.39% | -2.42% | 0.36% | 6.83% | 5.74% | 2.25% | 35.88% |
| 2023 | 1.09% | 4.20% | 1.27% | 2.88% | 3.51% | 3.36% | 3.34% | 1.74% | -4.35% | -2.25% | 5.26% | 3.07% | 25.21% |
| 2022 | -4.89% | -5.09% | 3.12% | -3.31% | -3.04% | -5.50% | 6.77% | 0.02% | -3.57% | 8.40% | -2.56% | -4.12% | -13.98% |
| 2021 | 1.20% | 0.15% | 6.10% | 3.69% | 0.84% | 5.28% | 3.34% | 4.23% | -1.59% | -0.34% | 6.91% | 0.21% | 33.96% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 13.29%, beta of 0.14, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 08, 2009.
- Beta of 0.14 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.02 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 13.29%
- Beta
- 0.14
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 103.22%
- Downside Capture
- 101.61%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VTS.AX ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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 US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS.AX) 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.
| VTS.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.14 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.24 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.31 | 1.11 | +0.19 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.61 | 3.10 | +0.51 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF provided a 1.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$5.71 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 5 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$5.71 | A$5.29 | A$4.77 | A$4.76 | A$4.32 | A$3.64 | A$3.49 | A$3.55 | A$3.00 | A$1.94 | A$2.51 | A$2.41 |
Dividend yield | 1.07% | 1.05% | 1.02% | 1.36% | 1.53% | 1.09% | 1.38% | 1.52% | 1.66% | 1.10% | 1.57% | 1.67% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF. 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 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.39 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.51 | A$0.00 | A$2.90 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.30 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.19 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.39 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.42 | A$5.29 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.19 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.20 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.10 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.28 | A$4.77 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.18 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.21 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.07 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.29 | A$4.76 |
| 2022 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.81 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.91 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.26 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.34 | A$4.32 |
| 2021 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.74 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.91 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.97 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.02 | A$3.64 |
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 US Total Market Shares Index ETF. 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 US Total Market Shares Index ETF was 26.03%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 178 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF drawdown is 0.50%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-26.03%Mar 2020 | 28d | 8mo 13d | 9mo 11dFeb 2020 - Dec 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-22.06%Jun 2022 | 5mo 13d | 1y 16d | 1y 5moJan 2022 - Jul 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-19.58%Aug 2011 | 6mo 6d | 6mo 25d | 1y 26dFeb 2011 - Mar 2012 | — |
-18.17%Apr 2025 | 2mo 18d | 3mo 7d | 5mo 25dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-16.94%Dec 2018 | 2mo 20d | 4mo 1d | 6mo 21dOct 2018 - Apr 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VTS.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.03% | -41.07% | +15.04% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.05% | -11.69% | +0.64% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.17% | -17.74% | -0.43% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.06% | -22.01% | -0.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -26.03% | -24.71% | -1.32% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.50% | -0.60% | +0.10% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.11% | -11.02% | +6.91% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.09% | 4.20% | -0.11% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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