VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
ETF
$125.10−1.07 (−0.85%)Close Sep 28, 2026
VGT returned 15.15% a year from Jan 2004 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $244,500. It fell 54.63% from Oct 2007 to Nov 2008, and it took 3.2 years to get back to its high.
Jan 30, 2004 – Sep 28, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $244,500 | 15.15% | −54.63% | 0.74 |
| $10,000 became | $244,500 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 15.15% |
| Max drawdown | −54.63% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.74 |
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Growth of $10,000
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Trailing returns
| Period | VGT |
|---|---|
| 1M | +4.31% |
| 3M | +10.00% |
| 6M | +47.31% |
| YTD | +33.22% |
| 1Y | +36.08% |
| 3Y | +35.01% |
| 5Y | +20.64% |
| 10Y | +24.66% |
| 15Y | +21.98% |
| 20Y | +17.16% |
| Since 2004 | +15.15% |
Metrics
| Return | VGT |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $244,500 |
| Total return | 2,345.00% |
| CAGR | 15.15% |
| Calendar years | VGT |
| Best year | 61.89% |
| Worst year | −42.82% |
| Positive years | 19 of 21 |
| Risk | VGT |
| Max drawdown | −54.63% |
| Longest drawdown | 3.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.75% |
| Risk-adjusted | VGT |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.74 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.05 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.28 |
| Return | VGT |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $244,500 |
| Total return | 2,345.00% |
| CAGR | 15.15% |
| Calendar years | VGT |
| Best year | 61.89% |
| Worst year | −42.82% |
| Positive years | 19 of 21 |
| Risk | VGT |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −54.63% |
| Longest drawdown | 3.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.75% |
| Risk-adjusted | VGT |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.74 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.05 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.28 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −54.6% | Oct 2007 | Nov 2008 | Jan 2011 |
| −35.1% | Dec 2021 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2023 |
| −31.8% | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 |
| −27.2% | Dec 2024 | Apr 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| −23.7% | Oct 2018 | Dec 2018 | Mar 2019 |
Annual returns
| Year | VGT |
|---|---|
| 2004from Jan 30 | −2.86% |
| 2005 | +3.00% |
| 2006 | +8.85% |
| 2007 | +14.78% |
| 2008 | −42.82% |
| 2009 | +61.89% |
| 2010 | +12.78% |
| 2011 | +0.54% |
| 2012 | +13.96% |
| 2013 | +30.97% |
| 2014 | +16.69% |
| 2015 | +5.05% |
| 2016 | +13.77% |
| 2017 | +37.08% |
| 2018 | +2.46% |
| 2019 | +48.62% |
| 2020 | +46.04% |
| 2021 | +30.45% |
| 2022 | −29.70% |
| 2023 | +52.66% |
| 2024 | +29.30% |
| 2025 | +21.77% |
| 2026to Sep 28 | +33.22% |