Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO) Performance
VIOO total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +15.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +16.6% total return
- 5 years
- +5.7% a year
- 10 years
- +10.3% a year
- Since first price
- +11.9% a year since 2010
VIOO trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VIOO total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.1% | +0.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −4.2% | −4.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.6% | +2.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +15.9% | +15.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +16.6% | +15.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +63.2%+17.7%/yr | +56.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +32.1%+5.7%/yr | +23.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +166.7%+10.3%/yr | +134.8% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +431.6%+11.8%/yr | +343.4% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 9, 2010 | +511.9%+11.9%/yr | +407.5% | — | — | — |
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: VIOO vs SPY
From Sep 9, 2010: VIOO grew to $61,190, SPY to $91,223.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VIOO returns by calendar year
12 of 15 full years positive. Best 2013 (+41.3%), worst 2022 (−16.3%). 2026 is year to date.
VIOO annual returns table
| Year | VIOO | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +15.9% | −9.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +6.0% | −24.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +8.5% | −9.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +16.2% | −17.7% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −16.3% | −24.7% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +26.8% | −9.9% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +11.5% | −42.4% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +22.7% | −10.1% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −8.6% | −27.3% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +13.2% | −6.6% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +26.8% | −10.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −2.2% | −13.2% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +5.4% | −11.7% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +41.3% | −5.1% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +15.3% | −12.5% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +0.7% | −25.0% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
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.
VIOO largest drawdowns
Now 7.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2018 | −44.1% | Mar 23, 2020 | Nov 24, 2020 | 1.6 years | 2.2 years |
| Nov 25, 2024 | −27.9% | Apr 8, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | 4 months | 1.0 years |
| Nov 8, 2021 | −26.5% | Sep 27, 2022 | Jul 16, 2024 | 11 months | 2.7 years |
| Jul 8, 2011 | −25.0% | Oct 3, 2011 | Feb 3, 2012 | 3 months | 7 months |
| Jun 23, 2015 | −20.0% | Feb 11, 2016 | Jul 12, 2016 | 8 months | 1.1 years |
| Mar 26, 2012 | −12.5% | Jun 4, 2012 | Sep 6, 2012 | 2 months | 5 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VIOO risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.7% | +6.1% | +9.8% | +11.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.2% | 20.4% | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.58 | 0.22 | 0.44 | 0.60 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.04 | 0.34 | 0.67 | 0.94 |
| Best month | +12.8% | +12.8% | +18.2% | +18.2% |
| Worst month | −8.0% | −9.8% | −22.5% | −22.5% |
| Best 12 months | +39.1% | +39.1% | +96.2% | +96.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −4.9% | −18.9% | −26.0% | −26.0% |
| Positive months | 56% | 52% | 60% | 62% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.07 | 1.03 | 1.13 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.69 | 0.79 | 0.82 | — |
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.
VIOO rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 182 | −26.0% | +8.9% | +96.2% | 76% |
| 3-year (a year) | 158 | −5.4% | +10.7% | +22.7% | 97% |
| 5-year (a year) | 134 | +0.3% | +9.8% | +17.7% | 100% |
| 10-year (a year) | 74 | +7.0% | +10.2% | +15.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VIOO performance overview
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO) returned +16.6% over the past year and +10.3% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +11.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $61,190. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −44.1%, from Aug 31, 2018 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 8 months to get back to the old high. VIOO finished 12 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+41.3%) and the worst 2022 (−16.3%). Volatility has been 18.9% a year.
Related: VIOO chart, VIOO holdings, VIOO dividends, VIOO valuation. See the VIOO overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VIOO performance FAQ
What is the VIOO return over the past year?
VIOO returned +16.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 15.1%.
What is the average annual return of VIOO?
VIOO has returned +5.7% a year over 5 years, +10.3% a year over 10 years, +11.9% a year since September 9, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VIOO be worth?
$10,000 invested in VIOO at its first recorded close on September 9, 2010 would be worth about $61,190 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VIOO?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −16.3%. The best was 2013 at +41.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VIOO?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −44.1% between August 31, 2018 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on November 24, 2020, 8 months after the bottom.
How volatile is VIOO?
Over the past 3 years VIOO had an annualized volatility of 19.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.58 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).