Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) Performance
VPL total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +20.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +23.6% total return
- 5 years
- +9.4% a year
- 10 years
- +9.1% a year
- Since first price
- +6.4% a year since 2005
VPL trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VPL total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −6.6% | −6.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −1.0% | −1.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.3% | +4.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +20.4% | +20.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +23.6% | +20.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +85.0%+22.8%/yr | +68.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +56.4%+9.4%/yr | +34.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +138.7%+9.1%/yr | +80.4% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +229.6%+8.3%/yr | +113.2% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +196.5%+5.6%/yr | +67.8% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 10, 2005 | +282.3%+6.4%/yr | +113.1% | — | — | — |
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: VPL vs SPY
From Mar 10, 2005: VPL grew to $38,226, SPY to $93,129.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VPL returns by calendar year
15 of 20 full years positive. Best 2025 (+32.7%), worst 2008 (−34.0%). 2026 is year to date.
VPL annual returns table
| Year | VPL | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +20.4% | −13.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +32.7% | −13.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +1.7% | −10.2% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +15.6% | −11.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −15.2% | −27.2% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +1.1% | −9.8% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +16.7% | −31.5% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +18.2% | −8.2% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −14.4% | −22.4% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +28.8% | −2.8% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +5.3% | −12.3% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +2.0% | −18.9% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −4.8% | −11.4% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +17.9% | −13.4% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +15.9% | −14.3% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −13.8% | −21.4% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +15.6% | −16.9% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +20.4% | −27.5% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −34.0% | −49.6% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +4.5% | −11.0% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
| 2006 | +11.6% | −19.9% | +15.8% | +7.1% | +3.9% |
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.
VPL largest drawdowns
Now 9.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2007 | −55.5% | Mar 9, 2009 | Oct 17, 2013 | 1.4 years | 6.0 years |
| Jan 26, 2018 | −33.9% | Mar 23, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 | 2.2 years | 2.8 years |
| Sep 15, 2021 | −31.1% | Oct 14, 2022 | Sep 24, 2024 | 1.1 years | 3.0 years |
| Apr 28, 2015 | −23.2% | Feb 11, 2016 | Feb 21, 2017 | 9 months | 1.8 years |
| May 9, 2006 | −19.9% | Jun 13, 2006 | Feb 14, 2007 | 35 days | 9 months |
| Sep 26, 2024 | −16.4% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | 6 months | 8 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VPL risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +23.8% | +10.7% | +9.7% | +7.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.8% | 17.3% | 15.5% | 16.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.16 | 0.47 | 0.53 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 2.02 | 0.73 | 0.82 | — |
| Best month | +10.2% | +13.2% | +13.2% | +13.2% |
| Worst month | −10.3% | −10.3% | −11.2% | −18.6% |
| Best 12 months | +55.4% | +55.4% | +55.4% | +55.4% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.6% | −26.9% | −26.9% | −44.5% |
| Positive months | 69% | 58% | 62% | 59% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.79 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.65 | 0.75 | 0.78 | — |
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.
VPL rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 248 | −44.5% | +8.8% | +55.4% | 68% |
| 3-year (a year) | 224 | −16.3% | +5.3% | +24.0% | 80% |
| 5-year (a year) | 200 | −5.1% | +5.3% | +15.3% | 88% |
| 10-year (a year) | 140 | +0.8% | +5.2% | +11.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2005. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VPL performance overview
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) returned +23.6% over the past year and +9.1% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2005 it has returned +6.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $38,226. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −55.5%, from Oct 31, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 4.6 years to get back to the old high. VPL finished 15 of its 20 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+32.7%) and the worst 2008 (−34.0%). Volatility has been 16.4% a year.
Related: VPL chart, VPL holdings, VPL dividends. See the VPL overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VPL performance FAQ
What is the VPL return over the past year?
VPL returned +23.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 20.3%.
What is the average annual return of VPL?
VPL has returned +9.4% a year over 5 years, +9.1% a year over 10 years, +6.4% a year since March 10, 2005 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VPL be worth?
$10,000 invested in VPL at its first recorded close on March 10, 2005 would be worth about $38,226 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VPL?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −34.0%. The best was 2025 at +32.7%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VPL?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −55.5% between October 31, 2007 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on October 17, 2013, 4.6 years after the bottom.
How volatile is VPL?
Over the past 3 years VPL had an annualized volatility of 15.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.16 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).