Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) Performance
VT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +11.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.7% total return
- 5 years
- +10.0% a year
- 10 years
- +12.3% a year
- Since first price
- +8.7% a year since 2008
VT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.2% | −2.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.3% | +1.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +5.2% | +4.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +11.5% | +10.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.7% | +11.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +81.9%+22.1%/yr | +72.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +61.4%+10.0%/yr | +46.1% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +219.6%+12.3%/yr | +159.4% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +392.2%+11.2%/yr | +249.4% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 26, 2008 | +361.4%+8.7%/yr | +214.4% | — | — | — |
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: VT vs SPY
From Jun 26, 2008: VT grew to $46,144, SPY to $82,592.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VT returns by calendar year
13 of 17 full years positive. Best 2009 (+32.7%), worst 2022 (−18.0%). 2026 is year to date.
VT annual returns table
| Year | VT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +11.5% | −9.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +22.4% | −16.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +16.5% | −8.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +22.0% | −11.2% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −18.0% | −26.2% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +18.3% | −5.5% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +16.6% | −34.2% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +26.8% | −6.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −9.8% | −20.0% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +24.5% | −2.1% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +8.5% | −10.3% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −1.9% | −14.8% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +3.7% | −9.4% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +22.9% | −8.7% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +17.1% | −13.0% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −7.5% | −23.8% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +13.1% | −16.4% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +32.7% | −27.9% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
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.
VT largest drawdowns
Now 3.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2008 | −50.3% | Mar 9, 2009 | Dec 29, 2010 | 8 months | 2.5 years |
| Feb 12, 2020 | −34.2% | Mar 23, 2020 | Aug 24, 2020 | 40 days | 6 months |
| Nov 8, 2021 | −26.4% | Oct 12, 2022 | Jan 29, 2024 | 11 months | 2.2 years |
| Apr 29, 2011 | −23.8% | Oct 3, 2011 | Jan 2, 2013 | 5 months | 1.7 years |
| Jan 26, 2018 | −20.0% | Dec 24, 2018 | Oct 28, 2019 | 11 months | 1.8 years |
| May 21, 2015 | −19.8% | Feb 11, 2016 | Dec 13, 2016 | 9 months | 1.6 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +21.5% | +11.4% | +12.3% | +8.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.7% | 14.9% | 14.8% | 16.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.36 | 0.56 | 0.71 | 0.52 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.65 | 0.87 | 1.07 | 0.76 |
| Best month | +9.3% | +9.3% | +12.4% | +12.4% |
| Worst month | −6.2% | −9.5% | −14.8% | −21.4% |
| Best 12 months | +32.1% | +32.1% | +57.8% | +59.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +7.0% | −20.8% | −20.8% | −28.4% |
| Positive months | 69% | 62% | 68% | 62% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.90 | 0.92 | 0.94 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.96 | 0.97 | 0.97 | — |
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.
VT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 209 | −28.4% | +13.1% | +59.3% | 78% |
| 3-year (a year) | 185 | −0.5% | +9.2% | +23.9% | 99% |
| 5-year (a year) | 161 | +2.8% | +10.1% | +20.0% | 100% |
| 10-year (a year) | 101 | +6.0% | +9.3% | +13.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2008. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VT performance overview
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) returned +13.7% over the past year and +12.3% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2008 it has returned +8.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $46,144. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −50.3%, from Jun 26, 2008 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 1.8 years to get back to the old high. VT finished 13 of its 17 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2009 (+32.7%) and the worst 2022 (−18.0%). Volatility has been 16.6% a year.
Related: VT chart, VT holdings, VT dividends, VT valuation. See the VT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VT performance FAQ
What is the VT return over the past year?
VT returned +13.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 11.8%.
What is the average annual return of VT?
VT has returned +10.0% a year over 5 years, +12.3% a year over 10 years, +8.7% a year since June 26, 2008 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VT be worth?
$10,000 invested in VT at its first recorded close on June 26, 2008 would be worth about $46,144 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VT?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −18.0%. The best was 2009 at +32.7%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −50.3% between June 26, 2008 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on December 29, 2010, 1.8 years after the bottom.
How volatile is VT?
Over the past 3 years VT had an annualized volatility of 11.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.36 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).