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VSCIX vs. ^GSPC
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Performance

VSCIX vs. ^GSPC - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares (VSCIX) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
14.80%
12.14%
VSCIX
^GSPC

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, VSCIX achieves a 20.16% return, which is significantly lower than ^GSPC's 24.72% return. Over the past 10 years, VSCIX has underperformed ^GSPC with an annualized return of 9.70%, while ^GSPC has yielded a comparatively higher 11.16% annualized return.


VSCIX

YTD

20.16%

1M

6.56%

6M

15.94%

1Y

33.97%

5Y (annualized)

11.30%

10Y (annualized)

9.70%

^GSPC

YTD

24.72%

1M

1.67%

6M

12.93%

1Y

30.55%

5Y (annualized)

13.88%

10Y (annualized)

11.16%

Key characteristics


VSCIX^GSPC
Sharpe Ratio2.032.54
Sortino Ratio2.823.40
Omega Ratio1.351.47
Calmar Ratio2.043.66
Martin Ratio11.1716.26
Ulcer Index3.11%1.91%
Daily Std Dev17.12%12.23%
Max Drawdown-59.66%-56.78%
Current Drawdown-0.95%-0.88%

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Correlation

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The correlation between VSCIX and ^GSPC is 0.86, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

VSCIX vs. ^GSPC - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares (VSCIX) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for VSCIX, currently valued at 2.03, compared to the broader market-1.000.001.002.003.004.005.002.032.54
The chart of Sortino ratio for VSCIX, currently valued at 2.82, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.002.823.40
The chart of Omega ratio for VSCIX, currently valued at 1.35, compared to the broader market1.002.003.004.001.351.47
The chart of Calmar ratio for VSCIX, currently valued at 2.04, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.0025.002.043.66
The chart of Martin ratio for VSCIX, currently valued at 11.17, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.0011.1716.26
VSCIX
^GSPC

The current VSCIX Sharpe Ratio is 2.03, which is comparable to the ^GSPC Sharpe Ratio of 2.54. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of VSCIX and ^GSPC, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.001.002.003.004.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.03
2.54
VSCIX
^GSPC

Drawdowns

VSCIX vs. ^GSPC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VSCIX drawdown since its inception was -59.66%, which is greater than ^GSPC's maximum drawdown of -56.78%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VSCIX and ^GSPC. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.95%
-0.88%
VSCIX
^GSPC

Volatility

VSCIX vs. ^GSPC - Volatility Comparison

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares (VSCIX) has a higher volatility of 5.62% compared to S&P 500 (^GSPC) at 3.96%. This indicates that VSCIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than ^GSPC based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
5.62%
3.96%
VSCIX
^GSPC