Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares (VWUAX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9219106005 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 921910600 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Aug 13, 2001 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
VWUAX has a high expense ratio of 0.28%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard U.S. Growth 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.
Returns By Period
Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares had a return of 10.63% year-to-date (YTD) and 36.44% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares had an annualized return of 14.11%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.67%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 10.63% | 9.49% |
| 1 month | -0.36% | 1.20% |
| 6 months | 21.83% | 18.29% |
| 1 year | 36.44% | 26.44% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 14.27% | 12.64% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 14.11% | 10.67% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VWUAX, 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 | 2.56% | 7.79% | 1.51% | -4.82% | 10.63% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 11.42% | -2.38% | 6.49% | -0.27% | 6.49% | 6.67% | 4.15% | -2.27% | -5.73% | -3.24% | 13.32% | 5.27% | 45.32% |
| 2022 | -12.82% | -4.68% | 2.20% | -15.66% | -5.02% | -9.11% | 13.10% | -4.09% | -9.33% | 4.82% | 3.10% | -8.07% | -39.58% |
| 2021 | 0.24% | 1.48% | -2.97% | 6.97% | -2.71% | 8.45% | 1.52% | 3.02% | -5.71% | 7.28% | -2.03% | -2.32% | 12.78% |
| 2020 | 4.43% | -5.77% | -10.55% | 17.09% | 8.97% | 6.37% | 8.78% | 11.29% | -4.38% | -3.58% | 13.43% | 5.01% | 58.80% |
| 2019 | 9.47% | 4.42% | 1.67% | 4.78% | -6.07% | 7.37% | 1.26% | -1.67% | -1.20% | 2.54% | 5.13% | 2.29% | 33.22% |
| 2018 | 8.39% | -1.83% | -1.93% | 0.31% | 4.48% | 1.26% | 2.19% | 4.88% | 0.20% | -9.25% | 2.68% | -9.07% | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 3.66% | 3.62% | 1.43% | 3.04% | 2.98% | 0.31% | 3.52% | 1.93% | 1.49% | 3.06% | 2.38% | 0.56% | 31.78% |
| 2016 | -6.70% | -1.32% | 4.86% | -0.67% | 3.07% | -2.05% | 6.16% | -0.88% | 0.88% | -2.83% | -0.51% | 0.05% | -0.58% |
| 2015 | -1.34% | 6.90% | -0.91% | -0.01% | 2.13% | -0.61% | 4.03% | -6.31% | -3.02% | 7.91% | 0.70% | -0.32% | 8.60% |
| 2014 | -2.81% | 6.76% | -2.96% | -0.95% | 3.35% | 2.56% | -1.67% | 4.13% | -1.48% | 3.59% | 3.33% | -0.65% | 13.40% |
| 2013 | 5.42% | 0.64% | 3.38% | 0.48% | 2.21% | -1.48% | 5.86% | -1.11% | 5.18% | 3.50% | 3.72% | 3.46% | 35.69% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VWUAX is 75, placing it in the top 25% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
VWUAX (Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares (VWUAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares granted a 0.33% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.54 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.49 | $22.71 | $6.81 | $4.27 | $8.51 | $4.76 | $1.26 | $7.01 | $6.53 | $0.39 |
Dividend yield | 0.33% | 0.37% | 0.49% | 13.48% | 4.00% | 3.83% | 9.80% | 5.03% | 1.67% | 9.10% | 8.44% | 0.53% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard U.S. Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.54 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $22.71 | $22.71 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.81 | $6.81 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.27 | $4.27 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.51 | $8.51 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.76 | $4.76 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $1.26 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.01 | $7.01 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.53 | $6.53 |
| 2013 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard U.S. Growth 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 U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares was 50.37%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 738 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 9.51%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.37% | Oct 15, 2007 | 351 | Mar 9, 2009 | 738 | Feb 9, 2012 | 1089 |
| -45.13% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -43.17% | Dec 6, 2001 | 211 | Oct 9, 2002 | 1095 | Feb 20, 2007 | 1306 |
| -31.14% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 48 | Jun 1, 2020 | 71 |
| -23.44% | Aug 14, 2001 | 24 | Sep 21, 2001 | 45 | Nov 26, 2001 | 69 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares volatility is 6.23%, 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.