Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE) Performance
VNSE total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +7.5% total return
- 5 years
- +7.9% a year
- Since first price
- +13.3% a year since 2020
VNSE trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VNSE total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.5% | −1.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.5% | +0.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +3.7% | +3.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.7% | +7.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +7.5% | +7.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +54.6%+15.6%/yr | +54.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +46.4%+7.9%/yr | +14.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 17, 2020 | +114.1%+13.3%/yr | +67.6% | — | — | — |
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: VNSE vs SPY
From Sep 17, 2020: VNSE grew to $21,412, SPY to $24,633.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VNSE returns by calendar year
4 of 5 full years positive. Best 2021 (+39.9%), worst 2022 (−16.7%). 2026 is year to date.
VNSE annual returns table
| Year | VNSE | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.7% | −11.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +13.7% | −20.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +10.2% | −9.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +22.5% | −12.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −16.7% | −23.1% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +39.9% | −6.7% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
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.
VNSE largest drawdowns
Now 4.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2021 | −24.2% | Oct 14, 2022 | Dec 18, 2023 | 11 months | 2.1 years |
| Jan 23, 2025 | −20.9% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 | 2 months | 6 months |
| Jan 28, 2026 | −11.9% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | 2 months | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VNSE risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.0% | +9.6% | +13.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 14.7% | 16.6% | 16.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.73 | 0.42 | 0.70 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.29 | 0.65 | 1.14 |
| Best month | +12.0% | +12.0% | +12.0% |
| Worst month | −7.6% | −9.2% | −9.2% |
| Best 12 months | +28.9% | +29.1% | +54.1% |
| Worst 12 months | −5.2% | −16.7% | −16.7% |
| Positive months | 67% | 62% | 64% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.09 | 0.99 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.92 | 0.93 | — |
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.
VNSE rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 62 | −16.7% | +12.2% | +54.1% | 82% |
| 3-year (a year) | 38 | +3.0% | +12.5% | +17.7% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 14 | +7.5% | +10.9% | +15.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2020. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VNSE performance overview
Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE) returned +7.5% over the past year and +7.9% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2020 it has returned +13.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $21,412. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −24.2%, from Nov 19, 2021 to Oct 14, 2022, and it took 1.2 years to get back to the old high. VNSE finished 4 of its 5 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2021 (+39.9%) and the worst 2022 (−16.7%). Volatility has been 16.3% a year.
Related: VNSE chart, VNSE holdings, VNSE dividends, VNSE valuation. See the VNSE overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VNSE performance FAQ
What is the VNSE return over the past year?
VNSE returned +7.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 7.3%.
What is the average annual return of VNSE?
VNSE has returned +7.9% a year over 5 years, +13.3% a year since September 17, 2020 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VNSE be worth?
$10,000 invested in VNSE at its first recorded close on September 17, 2020 would be worth about $21,412 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VNSE?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −16.7%. The best was 2021 at +39.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VNSE?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −24.2% between November 19, 2021 and October 14, 2022. It recovered to the old high on December 18, 2023, 1.2 years after the bottom.
How volatile is VNSE?
Over the past 3 years VNSE had an annualized volatility of 14.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.73 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).