Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF (VUAA.L)
VUAA.L is a passive ETF by Vanguard Group (Ireland) Limited tracking the investment results of the S&P 500 Index. VUAA.L launched on May 14, 2019 and has a 0.07% expense ratio.
ETF Info
IE00BFMXXD54
May 14, 2019
North America (U.S.)
1x
S&P 500 Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
VUAA.L has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF had a return of 28.56% year-to-date (YTD) and 34.21% in the last 12 months.
VUAA.L
28.56%
1.69%
14.25%
34.21%
15.69%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
27.68%
1.58%
13.90%
32.27%
14.27%
11.62%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VUAA.L, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.09% | 4.07% | 3.50% | -3.12% | 2.64% | 5.68% | 0.63% | 1.24% | 2.64% | -0.09% | 5.48% | 28.56% | |
| 2023 | 5.67% | -1.40% | 2.67% | 1.68% | 0.59% | 6.67% | 3.29% | -1.23% | -4.50% | -3.17% | 9.12% | 5.42% | 26.68% |
| 2022 | -6.92% | -1.75% | 4.86% | -7.89% | -2.39% | -8.01% | 8.26% | -2.62% | -7.78% | 5.72% | 2.33% | -3.08% | -19.14% |
| 2021 | 0.07% | 2.58% | 4.23% | 5.10% | 0.89% | 2.01% | 2.55% | 3.08% | -3.92% | 5.78% | -0.07% | 4.75% | 30.16% |
| 2020 | 0.59% | -9.98% | -9.06% | 10.50% | 3.56% | 2.18% | 5.52% | 7.92% | -3.29% | -3.17% | 10.36% | 3.83% | 17.66% |
| 2019 | -3.99% | 5.99% | 3.04% | -3.16% | 2.24% | 1.79% | 4.07% | 2.50% | 12.72% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VUAA.L is 89, placing it in the top 11% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF (VUAA.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS 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 S&P 500 UCITS ETF was 34.05%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 97 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.05% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 97 | Aug 11, 2020 | 120 |
| -24.36% | Jan 4, 2022 | 195 | Oct 12, 2022 | 297 | Dec 14, 2023 | 492 |
| -8.68% | Sep 3, 2020 | 13 | Sep 21, 2020 | 35 | Nov 9, 2020 | 48 |
| -7.71% | Jul 16, 2024 | 15 | Aug 5, 2024 | 19 | Sep 2, 2024 | 34 |
| -5.78% | Jul 30, 2019 | 13 | Aug 15, 2019 | 24 | Sep 19, 2019 | 37 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF volatility is 2.47%, 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.