Vanguard World Funds (VEXC) Performance
VEXC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +17.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +19.9% total return
- Since first price
- +22.8% since 2025
VEXC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VEXC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −5.1% | −5.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.3% | −0.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.3% | +3.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +17.2% | +15.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +19.9% | +17.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionOct 2, 2025 | +22.8% | +20.2% | — | — | — |
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: VEXC vs SPY
From Oct 2, 2025: VEXC grew to $12,283, SPY to $11,479.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VEXC returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
VEXC annual returns table
| Year | VEXC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +17.2% | −12.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
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.
VEXC largest drawdowns
Now 6.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | −12.4% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 33 days | 51 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VEXC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 1 | +19.4% | +19.4% | +19.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VEXC performance overview
Vanguard World Funds (VEXC) returned +19.9% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 2, 2025 it has returned +22.8%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −12.4%, from Feb 25, 2026 to Mar 30, 2026, and it took 18 days to get back to the old high.
Related: VEXC chart, VEXC holdings, VEXC dividends. See the VEXC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VEXC performance FAQ
What is the VEXC return over the past year?
VEXC returned +19.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 17.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in VEXC be worth?
$10,000 invested in VEXC at its first recorded close on October 2, 2025 would be worth about $12,283 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of VEXC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −12.4% between February 25, 2026 and March 30, 2026. It recovered to the old high on April 17, 2026, 18 days after the bottom.