- ISIN
- US9220426194
- CUSIP
- 922042619
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Feb 7, 2019
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Index Tracked
- FTSE Global All Cap Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $95B
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Performance
VTWAX Performance Chart
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTWAX) is up 12.4% since the beginning of the year. VTWAX is currently trading at $56 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VTWAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,718.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTWAX) has returned 12.42% so far this year and 29.58% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
- 1D
- 1.21%
- 1M
- 1.70%
- YTD
- 12.42%
- 6M
- 12.22%
- 1Y
- 29.58%
- 3Y*
- 19.79%
- 5Y*
- 11.43%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
VTWAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 7, 2019, VTWAX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.18%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VTWAX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.10% | 1.69% | -6.43% | 9.47% | 4.62% | 0.07% | 12.42% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.25% | -0.54% | -3.63% | 0.78% | 5.71% | 4.63% | 1.01% | 2.94% | 3.52% | 1.88% | 0.22% | 0.98% | 22.43% |
| 2024 | -0.00% | 4.53% | 3.12% | -3.55% | 4.45% | 1.63% | 2.11% | 2.31% | 2.23% | -2.26% | 4.08% | -2.88% | 16.43% |
| 2023 | 7.53% | -3.11% | 2.74% | 1.38% | -1.15% | 5.81% | 3.67% | -2.87% | -4.18% | -2.97% | 9.03% | 5.17% | 21.85% |
| 2022 | -4.65% | -2.78% | 1.79% | -7.93% | 0.52% | -8.34% | 7.02% | -3.90% | -9.57% | 6.26% | 8.42% | -4.41% | -18.02% |
| 2021 | -0.40% | 2.75% | 2.70% | 4.18% | 1.59% | 1.18% | 0.55% | 2.36% | -4.11% | 5.10% | -2.69% | 4.02% | 18.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares has an annualized alpha of 0.44%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 07, 2019.
- This fund participated in 95.47% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 92.95% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 0.95, 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
- 0.44%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 92.95%
- Downside Capture
- 95.47%
Expense Ratio
VTWAX has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VTWAX ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTWAX) 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.
| VTWAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.27 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.03 | 2.78 | +0.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.21 | 12.44 | +0.77 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares provided a 1.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.86 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.86 | $0.90 | $0.80 | $0.75 | $0.66 | $0.68 | $0.54 | $0.66 |
Dividend yield | 1.55% | 1.80% | 1.92% | 2.06% | 2.17% | 1.79% | 1.64% | 2.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Total World Stock 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 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.31 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.90 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.80 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.75 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.66 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.68 |
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 Total World Stock 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 Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares was 34.20%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 0.64%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.20%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 13dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.40%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.43%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 26dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.64%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 16d | 1mo 18dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -8.07%Aug 2024 | 19d | 18d | 1mo 7dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VTWAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.20% | -56.78% | +22.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.64% | -9.10% | -0.54% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.43% | -18.90% | +2.47% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.40% | -25.43% | -0.97% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.64% | -1.80% | +1.16% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.28% | -10.71% | +5.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.21% | 2.03% | +0.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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