Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (VOOV) Performance
VOOV total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +13.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +16.1% total return
- 5 years
- +11.4% a year
- 10 years
- +12.2% a year
- Since first price
- +12.2% a year since 2010
VOOV trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VOOV total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +2.7% | +2.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +4.3% | +3.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +8.8% | +7.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +13.7% | +12.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +16.1% | +14.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +68.0%+18.9%/yr | +58.5% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +71.4%+11.4%/yr | +55.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +216.5%+12.2%/yr | +154.6% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +490.9%+12.6%/yr | +325.1% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 9, 2010 | +542.7%+12.2%/yr | +353.2% | — | — | — |
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: VOOV vs SPY
From Sep 9, 2010: VOOV grew to $64,273, SPY to $91,223.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VOOV returns by calendar year
11 of 15 full years positive. Best 2013 (+31.9%), worst 2018 (−9.1%). 2026 is year to date.
VOOV annual returns table
| Year | VOOV | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +13.7% | −6.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +13.1% | −14.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +12.2% | −7.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +22.2% | −11.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −5.4% | −18.1% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +24.9% | −5.7% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +1.2% | −37.3% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +31.8% | −7.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −9.1% | −19.2% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +15.3% | −4.5% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +17.2% | −8.7% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −3.2% | −13.3% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +12.1% | −7.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +31.9% | −5.1% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +17.0% | −11.4% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −0.1% | −21.3% | +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.
VOOV largest drawdowns
Now 0.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2020 | −37.3% | Mar 23, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 | 40 days | 11 months |
| Apr 29, 2011 | −21.3% | Oct 3, 2011 | Mar 1, 2012 | 5 months | 10 months |
| Jan 26, 2018 | −19.2% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 30, 2019 | 11 months | 1.3 years |
| Apr 20, 2022 | −18.1% | Sep 30, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023 | 5 months | 9 months |
| Nov 29, 2024 | −17.5% | Apr 8, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | 4 months | 9 months |
| May 21, 2015 | −14.9% | Feb 11, 2016 | Jun 7, 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.
VOOV risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +16.2% | +11.6% | +11.6% | +11.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.8% | 14.6% | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.97 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.76 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.63 | 0.93 | 0.99 | 1.21 |
| Best month | +9.5% | +11.6% | +12.8% | +12.8% |
| Worst month | −6.9% | −8.5% | −15.3% | −15.3% |
| Best 12 months | +31.6% | +31.6% | +50.3% | +50.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +4.3% | −9.8% | −12.1% | −12.1% |
| Positive months | 72% | 63% | 65% | 66% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.78 | 0.83 | 0.92 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.82 | 0.89 | 0.92 | — |
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.
VOOV rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 182 | −12.1% | +12.4% | +50.3% | 86% |
| 3-year (a year) | 158 | −0.0% | +11.6% | +23.2% | 99% |
| 5-year (a year) | 134 | +3.3% | +11.1% | +17.1% | 100% |
| 10-year (a year) | 74 | +8.9% | +10.8% | +13.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VOOV performance overview
Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (VOOV) returned +16.1% over the past year and +12.2% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +12.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $64,273. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −37.3%, from Feb 12, 2020 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 9 months to get back to the old high. VOOV finished 11 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+31.9%) and the worst 2018 (−9.1%). Volatility has been 14.2% a year.
Related: VOOV chart, VOOV holdings, VOOV dividends, VOOV valuation. See the VOOV overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VOOV performance FAQ
What is the VOOV return over the past year?
VOOV returned +16.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 14.0%.
What is the average annual return of VOOV?
VOOV has returned +11.4% a year over 5 years, +12.2% a year over 10 years, +12.2% a year since September 9, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VOOV be worth?
$10,000 invested in VOOV at its first recorded close on September 9, 2010 would be worth about $64,273 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VOOV?
The worst calendar year was 2018, with a total return of −9.1%. The best was 2013 at +31.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VOOV?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −37.3% between February 12, 2020 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on January 6, 2021, 9 months after the bottom.
How volatile is VOOV?
Over the past 3 years VOOV had an annualized volatility of 11.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.97 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).