- ISIN
- US9220181062
- CUSIP
- 922018106
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Oct 23, 1958
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $25B
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Performance
VWNDX Performance Chart
Vanguard Windsor Fund Investor Shares (VWNDX) is up 7.2% since the beginning of the year. VWNDX is currently trading at $23 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VWNDX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,625.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Windsor Fund Investor Shares (VWNDX) has returned 7.16% so far this year and 20.58% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VWNDX has returned 11.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Vanguard Windsor Fund Investor Shares
- 1D
- -0.07%
- 1M
- 0.62%
- YTD
- 7.16%
- 6M
- 6.38%
- 1Y
- 20.58%
- 3Y*
- 13.05%
- 5Y*
- 10.20%
- 10Y*
- 11.87%
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%
VWNDX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, VWNDX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +17.3%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -20.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VWNDX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst single day was Dec 21, 1987 at -19.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.77% | 0.53% | -4.88% | 6.80% | 1.99% | 0.10% | 7.16% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.96% | -0.87% | -3.10% | -3.44% | 3.07% | 4.18% | -0.89% | 4.94% | -0.13% | 1.03% | 1.69% | 2.55% | 13.30% |
| 2024 | -1.44% | 2.12% | 5.32% | -3.73% | 3.19% | -1.18% | 4.65% | 1.68% | 0.93% | -1.22% | 6.22% | -6.61% | 9.53% |
| 2023 | 7.60% | -3.07% | -1.33% | 1.73% | -4.62% | 6.44% | 5.19% | -3.43% | -4.10% | -2.88% | 8.21% | 5.68% | 15.00% |
| 2022 | 0.00% | 0.66% | 1.23% | -5.64% | 3.70% | -8.76% | 6.22% | -2.80% | -9.22% | 11.04% | 6.38% | -3.83% | -3.15% |
| 2021 | -0.76% | 6.80% | 6.28% | 4.36% | 2.61% | -0.87% | -0.24% | 2.19% | -2.89% | 5.47% | -3.77% | 6.35% | 27.77% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Windsor Fund Investor Shares has an annualized alpha of 0.83%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1980.
- This fund participated in 94.58% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 92.12% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.72, 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
- 0.83%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 92.12%
- Downside Capture
- 94.58%
Expense Ratio
VWNDX has an expense ratio of 0.30%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VWNDX ranks 42 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 Windsor Fund Investor Shares (VWNDX) 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.
| VWNDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.35 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.62 | 2.78 | -0.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.25 | 12.44 | -3.19 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Windsor Fund Investor Shares provided a 7.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.67 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.67 | $1.71 | $2.62 | $1.77 | $3.12 | $2.77 | $1.77 | $2.20 | $2.39 | $0.82 | $1.00 | $1.63 |
Dividend yield | 7.15% | 7.78% | 12.48% | 8.24% | 15.38% | 11.46% | 8.37% | 10.26% | 13.15% | 3.51% | 4.89% | 8.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Windsor Fund Investor 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.48 | $1.71 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.38 | $2.62 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.61 | $1.77 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.96 | $3.12 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.58 | $2.77 |
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 Windsor Fund Investor 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 Windsor Fund Investor Shares was 61.48%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 992 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Windsor Fund Investor Shares drawdown is 1.86%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -61.48%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 3y 11mo | 5y 6moJul 2007 - Feb 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.12%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 8mo 5d | 9mo 14dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -38.12%Oct 2002 | 1y 4mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 7moMay 2001 - Dec 2003 |
Black Monday1987 | -36.57%Dec 1987 | 4mo 12d | 1y 7mo | 1y 11moAug 1987 - Aug 1989 |
1990 bear market1990 | -32.33%Oct 1990 | 1y 20d | 1y 2mo | 2y 3moOct 1989 - Jan 1992 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VWNDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -61.48% | -56.78% | -4.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.88% | -9.10% | +1.22% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.69% | -18.90% | -2.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.69% | -25.43% | +3.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.12% | -33.92% | -6.20% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.86% | -1.80% | -0.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.91% | -10.71% | +1.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.23% | 2.03% | +0.20% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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