Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (MGC) Performance
MGC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +14.5% total return
- 5 years
- +13.1% a year
- 10 years
- +16.2% a year
- Since first price
- +11.5% a year since 2007
MGC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | MGC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.6% | −1.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +3.8% | +3.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +8.4% | +7.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.1% | +11.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +14.5% | +13.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +92.5%+24.4%/yr | +86.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +85.1%+13.1%/yr | +73.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +347.2%+16.2%/yr | +282.4% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +756.3%+15.4%/yr | +558.8% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionDec 24, 2007 | +672.1%+11.5%/yr | +450.4% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: MGC vs SPY
From Dec 24, 2007: MGC grew to $77,214, SPY to $71,677.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
MGC returns by calendar year
15 of 18 full years positive. Best 2013 (+32.0%), worst 2008 (−36.1%). 2026 is year to date.
MGC annual returns table
| Year | MGC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.1% | −9.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +19.3% | −19.3% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +27.2% | −9.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +29.8% | −9.1% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −20.0% | −25.7% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +27.6% | −5.4% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +21.6% | −33.1% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +31.1% | −6.8% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −3.5% | −19.0% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +22.6% | −2.5% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +11.9% | −9.0% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +1.4% | −12.4% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +13.4% | −7.4% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +32.0% | −5.3% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +16.2% | −9.4% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +2.3% | −17.9% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +13.7% | −15.6% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +25.2% | −26.4% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −36.1% | −45.8% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
MGC largest drawdowns
Now 3.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2007 | −52.2% | Mar 9, 2009 | Feb 24, 2012 | 1.2 years | 4.2 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −33.1% | Mar 23, 2020 | Aug 5, 2020 | 33 days | 6 months |
| Jan 3, 2022 | −25.7% | Oct 12, 2022 | Dec 12, 2023 | 9 months | 1.9 years |
| Feb 19, 2025 | −19.3% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
| Oct 3, 2018 | −19.0% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 12, 2019 | 3 months | 6 months |
| Jul 20, 2015 | −13.0% | Feb 11, 2016 | Apr 19, 2016 | 7 months | 9 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
MGC risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +24.4% | +14.6% | +16.2% | +11.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.9% | 15.9% | 15.4% | 15.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.43 | 0.72 | 0.91 | 0.70 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.06 | 1.16 | 1.45 | 1.07 |
| Best month | +11.2% | +11.2% | +12.8% | +12.8% |
| Worst month | −6.2% | −9.4% | −11.5% | −15.8% |
| Best 12 months | +39.0% | +39.0% | +56.6% | +56.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +9.1% | −20.0% | −20.0% | −42.2% |
| Positive months | 69% | 62% | 70% | 66% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.03 | 1.01 | 1.00 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 1.00 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
MGC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 215 | −42.2% | +16.5% | +56.6% | 87% |
| 3-year (a year) | 191 | −3.1% | +13.5% | +26.7% | 99% |
| 5-year (a year) | 167 | +1.6% | +14.2% | +22.4% | 100% |
| 10-year (a year) | 107 | +8.5% | +13.7% | +17.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
MGC performance overview
Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (MGC) returned +14.5% over the past year and +16.2% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned +11.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $77,214. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −52.2%, from Dec 26, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 3.0 years to get back to the old high. MGC finished 15 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+32.0%) and the worst 2008 (−36.1%). Volatility has been 15.6% a year.
Related: MGC chart, MGC holdings, MGC dividends, MGC valuation. See the MGC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
MGC performance FAQ
What is the MGC return over the past year?
MGC returned +14.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 13.4%.
What is the average annual return of MGC?
MGC has returned +13.1% a year over 5 years, +16.2% a year over 10 years, +11.5% a year since December 24, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in MGC be worth?
$10,000 invested in MGC at its first recorded close on December 24, 2007 would be worth about $77,214 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for MGC?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −36.1%. The best was 2013 at +32.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of MGC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −52.2% between December 26, 2007 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on February 24, 2012, 3.0 years after the bottom.
How volatile is MGC?
Over the past 3 years MGC had an annualized volatility of 12.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.43 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).