VUG
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF
ETF
$90.04−0.90 (−0.99%)Close Sep 28, 2026
VUG returned 12.26% a year from Jan 2004 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $137,471. It fell 50.68% from Oct 2007 to Mar 2009, and it took 3.3 years to get back to its high.
Jan 30, 2004 – Sep 28, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $137,471 | 12.26% | −50.68% | 0.68 |
| $10,000 became | $137,471 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 12.26% |
| Max drawdown | −50.68% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.68 |
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Growth of $10,000
- VUG
Trailing returns
| Period | VUG |
|---|---|
| 1M | +1.69% |
| 3M | +8.80% |
| 6M | +28.05% |
| YTD | +10.98% |
| 1Y | +13.88% |
| 3Y | +26.27% |
| 5Y | +13.66% |
| 10Y | +17.91% |
| 15Y | +17.24% |
| 20Y | +13.25% |
| Since 2004 | +12.26% |
Metrics
| Return | VUG |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $137,471 |
| Total return | 1,274.71% |
| CAGR | 12.26% |
| Calendar years | VUG |
| Best year | 46.83% |
| Worst year | −38.02% |
| Positive years | 18 of 21 |
| Risk | VUG |
| Max drawdown | −50.68% |
| Longest drawdown | 3.3 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.98% |
| Risk-adjusted | VUG |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.68 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.96 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.24 |
| Return | VUG |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $137,471 |
| Total return | 1,274.71% |
| CAGR | 12.26% |
| Calendar years | VUG |
| Best year | 46.83% |
| Worst year | −38.02% |
| Positive years | 18 of 21 |
| Risk | VUG |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −50.68% |
| Longest drawdown | 3.3 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.98% |
| Risk-adjusted | VUG |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.68 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.96 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.24 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −50.7% | Oct 2007 | Mar 2009 | Feb 2011 |
| −35.6% | Nov 2021 | Nov 2022 | Jan 2024 |
| −31.8% | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 |
| −22.8% | Feb 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| −22.3% | Oct 2018 | Dec 2018 | Apr 2019 |
Annual returns
| Year | VUG |
|---|---|
| 2004from Jan 30 | +4.99% |
| 2005 | +5.02% |
| 2006 | +9.19% |
| 2007 | +12.52% |
| 2008 | −38.02% |
| 2009 | +36.14% |
| 2010 | +17.22% |
| 2011 | +1.82% |
| 2012 | +17.01% |
| 2013 | +32.48% |
| 2014 | +13.61% |
| 2015 | +3.24% |
| 2016 | +6.27% |
| 2017 | +27.72% |
| 2018 | −3.32% |
| 2019 | +37.03% |
| 2020 | +40.25% |
| 2021 | +27.35% |
| 2022 | −33.16% |
| 2023 | +46.83% |
| 2024 | +32.69% |
| 2025 | +19.40% |
| 2026to Sep 28 | +10.98% |