Vanguard Russell 1000 ETF (VONE) Performance
VONE total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.8% total return
- 5 years
- +11.7% a year
- 10 years
- +15.1% a year
- Since first price
- +14.3% a year since 2010
VONE trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VONE total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.9% | −0.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +3.1% | +2.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.5% | +7.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.0% | +11.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.8% | +12.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +86.6%+23.1%/yr | +79.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +73.5%+11.7%/yr | +62.3% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +307.8%+15.1%/yr | +250.0% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +680.6%+14.7%/yr | +509.2% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 24, 2010 | +758.2%+14.3%/yr | +560.3% | — | — | — |
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: VONE vs SPY
From Sep 24, 2010: VONE grew to $85,819, SPY to $87,655.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VONE returns by calendar year
13 of 15 full years positive. Best 2013 (+33.0%), worst 2022 (−19.1%). 2026 is year to date.
VONE annual returns table
| Year | VONE | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.0% | −8.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +17.2% | −19.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +24.5% | −8.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +26.4% | −10.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −19.1% | −25.1% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +26.5% | −5.2% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +20.9% | −34.7% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +31.1% | −6.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −4.8% | −19.7% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +21.5% | −2.5% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +11.8% | −9.7% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +0.7% | −12.0% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +13.3% | −7.5% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +33.0% | −5.8% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +16.2% | −9.9% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +1.4% | −19.7% | +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.
VONE largest drawdowns
Now 2.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2020 | −34.7% | Mar 23, 2020 | Aug 6, 2020 | 33 days | 6 months |
| Dec 27, 2021 | −25.1% | Oct 14, 2022 | Dec 13, 2023 | 10 months | 2.0 years |
| Sep 20, 2018 | −19.7% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 12, 2019 | 3 months | 7 months |
| Apr 29, 2011 | −19.7% | Oct 3, 2011 | Feb 8, 2012 | 5 months | 9 months |
| Feb 19, 2025 | −19.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
| May 21, 2015 | −14.3% | Feb 11, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 | 9 months | 1.0 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VONE risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +22.4% | +12.9% | +14.9% | +14.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.6% | 15.8% | 15.6% | 14.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.33 | 0.63 | 0.83 | 0.92 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.71 | 0.99 | 1.30 | 1.49 |
| Best month | +10.0% | +10.0% | +13.1% | +13.1% |
| Worst month | −5.8% | −9.2% | −13.2% | −13.2% |
| Best 12 months | +38.0% | +38.0% | +60.4% | +60.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +7.9% | −19.1% | −19.1% | −19.1% |
| Positive months | 67% | 62% | 70% | 69% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.02 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | — |
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.
VONE rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 182 | −19.1% | +15.7% | +60.4% | 90% |
| 3-year (a year) | 158 | +4.6% | +13.3% | +26.1% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 134 | +6.1% | +13.3% | +19.1% | 100% |
| 10-year (a year) | 74 | +10.7% | +13.3% | +16.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VONE performance overview
Vanguard Russell 1000 ETF (VONE) returned +13.8% over the past year and +15.1% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +14.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $85,819. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −34.7%, from Feb 19, 2020 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 4 months to get back to the old high. VONE finished 13 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+33.0%) and the worst 2022 (−19.1%). Volatility has been 14.3% a year.
Related: VONE chart, VONE holdings, VONE dividends, VONE valuation. See the VONE overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VONE performance FAQ
What is the VONE return over the past year?
VONE returned +13.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.6%.
What is the average annual return of VONE?
VONE has returned +11.7% a year over 5 years, +15.1% a year over 10 years, +14.3% a year since September 24, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VONE be worth?
$10,000 invested in VONE at its first recorded close on September 24, 2010 would be worth about $85,819 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VONE?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −19.1%. The best was 2013 at +33.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VONE?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −34.7% between February 19, 2020 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on August 6, 2020, 4 months after the bottom.
How volatile is VONE?
Over the past 3 years VONE had an annualized volatility of 12.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.33 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).