Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) Performance
VOOG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +11.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +12.9% total return
- 5 years
- +12.6% a year
- 10 years
- +17.5% a year
- Since first price
- +16.5% a year since 2010
VOOG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VOOG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −4.0% | −4.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.3% | +2.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.1% | +6.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +11.1% | +10.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +12.9% | +12.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +105.0%+27.0%/yr | +101.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +81.1%+12.6%/yr | +74.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +401.8%+17.5%/yr | +355.5% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +886.6%+16.5%/yr | +728.3% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 9, 2010 | +1,071.3%+16.5%/yr | +868.4% | — | — | — |
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: VOOG vs SPY
From Sep 9, 2010: VOOG grew to $117,128, SPY to $91,223.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VOOG returns by calendar year
13 of 15 full years positive. Best 2024 (+35.9%), worst 2022 (−29.5%). 2026 is year to date.
VOOG annual returns table
| Year | VOOG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +11.1% | −13.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +22.1% | −22.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +35.9% | −12.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +30.0% | −9.1% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −29.5% | −32.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +32.0% | −8.6% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +33.3% | −31.4% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +30.9% | −6.4% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −0.2% | −20.8% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +27.2% | −2.2% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +6.8% | −9.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +5.4% | −11.8% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +14.7% | −7.4% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +32.6% | −5.7% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +14.2% | −8.5% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +4.6% | −16.2% | +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.
VOOG largest drawdowns
Now 6.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2021 | −32.7% | Oct 14, 2022 | Mar 1, 2024 | 10 months | 2.2 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −31.4% | Mar 23, 2020 | Jun 10, 2020 | 33 days | 4 months |
| Feb 19, 2025 | −22.2% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
| Oct 1, 2018 | −20.8% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 23, 2019 | 3 months | 7 months |
| Jul 7, 2011 | −16.2% | Oct 3, 2011 | Feb 3, 2012 | 3 months | 7 months |
| Oct 29, 2025 | −13.7% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | 5 months | 6 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VOOG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +28.4% | +14.8% | +17.9% | +16.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 16.2% | 19.2% | 17.4% | 15.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.37 | 0.63 | 0.91 | 0.99 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.94 | 1.01 | 1.48 | 1.67 |
| Best month | +14.8% | +14.8% | +14.8% | +14.8% |
| Worst month | −8.2% | −12.6% | −12.6% | −12.6% |
| Best 12 months | +43.4% | +43.4% | +59.3% | +59.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +10.4% | −29.5% | −29.5% | −29.5% |
| Positive months | 67% | 62% | 68% | 66% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.22 | 1.17 | 1.08 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.94 | 0.95 | 0.95 | — |
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.
VOOG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 182 | −29.5% | +18.0% | +59.3% | 91% |
| 3-year (a year) | 158 | +6.2% | +15.6% | +32.1% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 134 | +9.3% | +14.9% | +23.9% | 100% |
| 10-year (a year) | 74 | +12.5% | +15.5% | +19.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VOOG performance overview
Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) returned +12.9% over the past year and +17.5% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +16.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $117,128. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −32.7%, from Dec 27, 2021 to Oct 14, 2022, and it took 1.4 years to get back to the old high. VOOG finished 13 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2024 (+35.9%) and the worst 2022 (−29.5%). Volatility has been 15.4% a year.
Related: VOOG chart, VOOG holdings, VOOG dividends, VOOG valuation. See the VOOG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VOOG performance FAQ
What is the VOOG return over the past year?
VOOG returned +12.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.3%.
What is the average annual return of VOOG?
VOOG has returned +12.6% a year over 5 years, +17.5% a year over 10 years, +16.5% a year since September 9, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VOOG be worth?
$10,000 invested in VOOG at its first recorded close on September 9, 2010 would be worth about $117,128 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VOOG?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −29.5%. The best was 2024 at +35.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VOOG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −32.7% between December 27, 2021 and October 14, 2022. It recovered to the old high on March 1, 2024, 1.4 years after the bottom.
How volatile is VOOG?
Over the past 3 years VOOG had an annualized volatility of 16.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.37 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).