Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) Performance
VGT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +26.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +25.6% total return
- 5 years
- +18.2% a year
- 10 years
- +24.1% a year
- Since first price
- +14.9% a year since 2004
VGT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VGT 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 | +4.3% | +4.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +17.6% | +17.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +26.9% | +26.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +25.6% | +25.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +136.3%+33.2%/yr | +132.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +130.6%+18.2%/yr | +123.3% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +767.1%+24.1%/yr | +694.9% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +1,689.0%+21.2%/yr | +1,435.6% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +2,115.1%+16.8%/yr | +1,753.7% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 30, 2004 | +2,255.8%+14.9%/yr | +1,842.5% | — | — | — |
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: VGT vs SPY
From Jan 30, 2004: VGT grew to $235,584, SPY to $101,402.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VGT returns by calendar year
19 of 21 full years positive. Best 2009 (+61.9%), worst 2008 (−42.8%). 2026 is year to date.
VGT annual returns table
| Year | VGT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +26.9% | −13.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +21.8% | −27.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +29.3% | −15.2% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +52.7% | −12.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −29.7% | −34.5% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +30.5% | −10.8% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +46.0% | −31.8% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +48.6% | −10.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | +2.5% | −23.7% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +37.1% | −5.2% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +13.8% | −11.7% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +5.0% | −14.0% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +18.0% | −8.8% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +31.0% | −5.4% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +14.0% | −13.4% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +0.5% | −19.6% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +12.8% | −17.2% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +61.9% | −19.6% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −42.8% | −50.4% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +14.8% | −11.3% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
| 2006 | +8.9% | −18.1% | +15.8% | +7.1% | +3.9% |
| 2005 | +3.0% | −12.8% | +4.8% | +1.6% | +2.3% |
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.
VGT largest drawdowns
Now 8.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2007 | −54.6% | Nov 20, 2008 | Jan 6, 2011 | 1.1 years | 3.2 years |
| Dec 27, 2021 | −35.1% | Oct 14, 2022 | Nov 20, 2023 | 10 months | 1.9 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −31.8% | Mar 23, 2020 | Jun 9, 2020 | 33 days | 4 months |
| Dec 16, 2024 | −27.2% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | 4 months | 6 months |
| Oct 3, 2018 | −23.7% | Dec 24, 2018 | Mar 21, 2019 | 3 months | 6 months |
| Feb 2, 2004 | −21.0% | Aug 12, 2004 | Nov 17, 2005 | 6 months | 1.8 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VGT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +35.0% | +20.9% | +24.7% | +15.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 21.6% | 23.4% | 20.9% | 19.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.30 | 0.78 | 1.06 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 3.14 | 1.39 | 1.91 | — |
| Best month | +18.3% | +18.3% | +18.3% | +18.3% |
| Worst month | −9.3% | −11.8% | −11.8% | −18.0% |
| Best 12 months | +60.4% | +60.4% | +70.6% | +70.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +4.0% | −29.7% | −29.7% | −43.3% |
| Positive months | 64% | 60% | 66% | 61% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.52 | 1.34 | 1.22 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.89 | — |
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.
VGT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 262 | −43.3% | +17.6% | +70.6% | 85% |
| 3-year (a year) | 238 | −13.7% | +15.4% | +41.5% | 92% |
| 5-year (a year) | 214 | −7.2% | +17.3% | +31.8% | 97% |
| 10-year (a year) | 154 | +6.7% | +18.7% | +25.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2004. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VGT performance overview
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) returned +25.6% over the past year and +24.1% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2004 it has returned +14.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $235,584. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −54.6%, from Oct 31, 2007 to Nov 20, 2008, and it took 2.1 years to get back to the old high. VGT finished 19 of its 21 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2009 (+61.9%) and the worst 2008 (−42.8%). Volatility has been 19.5% a year.
Related: VGT chart, VGT holdings, VGT dividends, VGT valuation. See the VGT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VGT performance FAQ
What is the VGT return over the past year?
VGT returned +25.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 25.1%.
What is the average annual return of VGT?
VGT has returned +18.2% a year over 5 years, +24.1% a year over 10 years, +14.9% a year since January 30, 2004 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VGT be worth?
$10,000 invested in VGT at its first recorded close on January 30, 2004 would be worth about $235,584 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VGT?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −42.8%. The best was 2009 at +61.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VGT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −54.6% between October 31, 2007 and November 20, 2008. It recovered to the old high on January 6, 2011, 2.1 years after the bottom.
How volatile is VGT?
Over the past 3 years VGT had an annualized volatility of 21.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.30 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).