Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT)
VT is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by Vanguard, a leading provider of low-cost investment products. The fund is designed to track the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap Index, a benchmark consisting of a wide range of companies from developed and emerging markets around the world.
VT was launched on June 24, 2008, with an expense ratio of 0.07% and is a passive ETF, which means that it is not actively managed by a team of portfolio managers, but instead aims to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US9220427424 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 922042742 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Region | Developed Markets (Broad) |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Index Tracked | FTSE Global All Cap Index |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
VT has an expense ratio of 0.07% which is considered to be low.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Total World Stock 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 Total World Stock ETF had a return of 9.76% year-to-date (YTD) and 22.75% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Total World Stock ETF had an annualized return of 8.90%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.99%, indicating that Vanguard Total World Stock ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 9.76% | 11.18% |
| 1 month | 6.53% | 5.60% |
| 6 months | 16.79% | 17.48% |
| 1 year | 22.75% | 26.33% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 11.36% | 13.16% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 8.90% | 10.99% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VT, 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 | -0.00% | 4.49% | 3.19% | -3.58% | 9.76% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 7.65% | -3.18% | 2.85% | 1.42% | -1.21% | 5.82% | 3.72% | -2.84% | -4.26% | -2.92% | 9.01% | 5.16% | 22.04% |
| 2022 | -4.58% | -2.77% | 1.89% | -8.10% | 0.49% | -8.13% | 6.98% | -4.05% | -9.53% | 6.38% | 8.28% | -4.44% | -18.01% |
| 2021 | -0.23% | 2.67% | 2.85% | 4.13% | 1.58% | 1.18% | 0.62% | 2.26% | -4.11% | 5.15% | -2.62% | 3.81% | 18.27% |
| 2020 | -1.56% | -7.22% | -14.77% | 10.37% | 5.21% | 3.07% | 5.29% | 6.01% | -2.93% | -2.05% | 12.37% | 4.93% | 16.59% |
| 2019 | 7.99% | 2.82% | 1.06% | 3.47% | -5.97% | 6.37% | -0.00% | -2.10% | 2.27% | 2.79% | 2.56% | 3.45% | 26.81% |
| 2018 | 5.48% | -4.44% | -1.28% | 0.42% | 0.57% | -0.60% | 2.88% | 0.86% | 0.08% | -7.82% | 1.73% | -7.24% | -9.76% |
| 2017 | 3.00% | 2.69% | 1.48% | 1.63% | 1.95% | 0.63% | 2.65% | 0.42% | 2.11% | 2.11% | 1.90% | 1.59% | 24.50% |
| 2016 | -5.87% | -1.11% | 7.97% | 1.01% | 0.65% | -0.19% | 4.15% | 0.35% | 0.78% | -1.97% | 1.19% | 1.81% | 8.50% |
| 2015 | -1.63% | 5.95% | -1.21% | 2.55% | 0.33% | -2.22% | 0.50% | -6.63% | -3.71% | 7.29% | -0.08% | -2.18% | -1.86% |
| 2014 | -4.44% | 5.21% | 0.49% | 0.74% | 2.05% | 2.21% | -1.75% | 2.65% | -3.34% | 0.94% | 1.26% | -1.98% | 3.68% |
| 2013 | 4.01% | -0.31% | 2.35% | 2.68% | -0.56% | -2.67% | 5.16% | -2.46% | 5.59% | 3.71% | 1.54% | 2.20% | 22.94% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VT is 74, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
VT (Vanguard Total World Stock ETF)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF granted a 2.03% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.28 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.28 | $2.14 | $1.90 | $1.96 | $1.54 | $1.88 | $1.66 | $1.56 | $1.46 | $1.41 | $1.46 | $1.22 |
Dividend yield | 2.03% | 2.08% | 2.20% | 1.82% | 1.66% | 2.32% | 2.53% | 2.11% | 2.39% | 2.45% | 2.44% | 2.06% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Total World Stock ETF. 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 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $2.14 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $1.90 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $1.96 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $1.54 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $1.88 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.66 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.56 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $1.46 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $1.41 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $1.46 |
| 2013 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $1.22 |
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 Total World Stock 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 Total World Stock ETF was 50.27%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 457 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Total World Stock ETF drawdown is 0.04%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.27% | Jun 27, 2008 | 175 | Mar 9, 2009 | 457 | Dec 29, 2010 | 632 |
| -34.24% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 107 | Aug 24, 2020 | 134 |
| -26.39% | Nov 9, 2021 | 233 | Oct 12, 2022 | 324 | Jan 29, 2024 | 557 |
| -23.83% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 313 | Jan 2, 2013 | 421 |
| -19.97% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 212 | Oct 28, 2019 | 441 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Total World Stock ETF volatility is 3.17%, 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.