Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS) Performance
VIS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +6.2% total return
- 5 years
- +10.8% a year
- 10 years
- +12.9% a year
- Since first price
- +10.5% a year since 2004
VIS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VIS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.7% | −3.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −9.8% | −10.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −6.7% | −7.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +6.2% | +5.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +6.2% | +5.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +73.7%+20.2%/yr | +67.8% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +67.1%+10.8%/yr | +56.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +236.8%+12.9%/yr | +191.0% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +566.3%+13.5%/yr | +420.1% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +580.0%+10.1%/yr | +391.1% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 29, 2004 | +798.1%+10.5%/yr | +539.8% | — | — | — |
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: VIS vs SPY
From Sep 29, 2004: VIS grew to $89,808, SPY to $101,734.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VIS returns by calendar year
16 of 21 full years positive. Best 2013 (+41.9%), worst 2008 (−39.8%). 2026 is year to date.
VIS annual returns table
| Year | VIS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.2% | −12.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +18.6% | −19.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +16.9% | −8.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +22.5% | −13.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −8.6% | −22.4% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +20.8% | −7.8% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +12.3% | −42.4% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +30.1% | −8.2% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −14.0% | −24.4% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +21.5% | −4.1% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +20.4% | −8.9% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −3.5% | −14.1% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +8.5% | −11.6% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +41.9% | −5.7% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +17.2% | −12.1% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −2.3% | −27.9% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +27.3% | −18.7% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +22.1% | −38.3% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −39.8% | −52.3% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +13.2% | −10.9% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
| 2006 | +15.2% | −13.4% | +15.8% | +7.1% | +3.9% |
| 2005 | +5.5% | −7.5% | +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.
VIS largest drawdowns
Now 12.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2007 | −63.5% | Mar 9, 2009 | Dec 18, 2012 | 1.4 years | 5.2 years |
| Feb 12, 2020 | −42.4% | Mar 23, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 | 40 days | 9 months |
| Sep 21, 2018 | −24.4% | Dec 24, 2018 | Jul 24, 2019 | 3 months | 10 months |
| Nov 16, 2021 | −23.0% | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 29, 2023 | 10 months | 1.6 years |
| Nov 29, 2024 | −20.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | 4 months | 7 months |
| Feb 24, 2015 | −15.9% | Jan 20, 2016 | Apr 27, 2016 | 11 months | 1.2 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VIS risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +19.4% | +12.7% | +12.8% | +10.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.2% | 19.2% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.87 | 0.53 | 0.60 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 1.51 | 0.90 | 0.94 | — |
| Best month | +9.5% | +12.9% | +16.8% | +19.2% |
| Worst month | −8.7% | −10.0% | −20.1% | −20.1% |
| Best 12 months | +39.3% | +39.3% | +74.0% | +74.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.7% | −14.9% | −19.7% | −52.8% |
| Positive months | 64% | 53% | 61% | 63% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.02 | 1.04 | 1.13 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.74 | 0.85 | 0.88 | — |
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.
VIS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 254 | −52.8% | +14.6% | +74.0% | 80% |
| 3-year (a year) | 230 | −18.4% | +11.5% | +32.2% | 87% |
| 5-year (a year) | 206 | −1.1% | +11.2% | +28.2% | 97% |
| 10-year (a year) | 146 | +6.6% | +11.3% | +18.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2004. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VIS performance overview
Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS) returned +6.2% over the past year and +12.9% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2004 it has returned +10.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $89,808. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −63.5%, from Oct 9, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 3.8 years to get back to the old high. VIS finished 16 of its 21 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+41.9%) and the worst 2008 (−39.8%). Volatility has been 19.0% a year.
Related: VIS chart, VIS holdings, VIS dividends, VIS valuation. See the VIS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VIS performance FAQ
What is the VIS return over the past year?
VIS returned +6.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 5.2%.
What is the average annual return of VIS?
VIS has returned +10.8% a year over 5 years, +12.9% a year over 10 years, +10.5% a year since September 29, 2004 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VIS be worth?
$10,000 invested in VIS at its first recorded close on September 29, 2004 would be worth about $89,808 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VIS?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −39.8%. The best was 2013 at +41.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VIS?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −63.5% between October 9, 2007 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on December 18, 2012, 3.8 years after the bottom.
How volatile is VIS?
Over the past 3 years VIS had an annualized volatility of 17.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.87 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).