VFINX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares
Mutual fund
$716.27+3.64 (+0.51%)Close Sep 25, 2026
VFINX returned 11.51% a year from Jan 1980 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $1,624,694. It fell 55.25% from Oct 2007 to Mar 2009, and it took 4.9 years to get back to its high.
Jan 2, 1980 – Sep 25, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,624,694 | 11.51% | −55.25% | 0.70 |
| $10,000 became | $1,624,694 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 11.51% |
| Max drawdown | −55.25% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.70 |
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Growth of $10,000
- VFINX
Trailing returns
| Period | VFINX |
|---|---|
| 1M | +0.95% |
| 3M | +5.49% |
| 6M | +18.04% |
| YTD | +13.97% |
| 1Y | +18.45% |
| 3Y | +22.74% |
| 5Y | +13.13% |
| 10Y | +15.32% |
| 15Y | +15.57% |
| 20Y | +11.18% |
| 25Y | +10.39% |
| 30Y | +10.26% |
| Since 1980 | +11.51% |
Metrics
| Return | VFINX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $1,624,694 |
| Total return | 16,146.94% |
| CAGR | 11.51% |
| Calendar years | VFINX |
| Best year | 37.45% |
| Worst year | −37.02% |
| Positive years | 38 of 46 |
| Risk | VFINX |
| Max drawdown | −55.25% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.86% |
| Risk-adjusted | VFINX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.70 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.98 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.21 |
| Return | VFINX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $1,624,694 |
| Total return | 16,146.94% |
| CAGR | 11.51% |
| Calendar years | VFINX |
| Best year | 37.45% |
| Worst year | −37.02% |
| Positive years | 38 of 46 |
| Risk | VFINX |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −55.25% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.86% |
| Risk-adjusted | VFINX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.70 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.98 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.21 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −55.3% | Oct 2007 | Mar 2009 | Aug 2012 |
| −47.5% | Sep 2000 | Oct 2002 | Oct 2006 |
| −33.8% | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Aug 2020 |
| −33.1% | Aug 1987 | Oct 1987 | May 1989 |
| −25.2% | Nov 1980 | Aug 1982 | Oct 1982 |
Annual returns
| Year | VFINX |
|---|---|
| 1980 | +30.83% |
| 1981 | −8.55% |
| 1982 | +19.25% |
| 1983 | +17.07% |
| 1984 | +3.67% |
| 1985 | +22.60% |
| 1986 | +9.30% |
| 1987 | +4.69% |
| 1988 | +16.27% |
| 1989 | +31.40% |
| 1990 | −3.35% |
| 1991 | +30.20% |
| 1992 | +8.21% |
| 1993 | +9.12% |
| 1994 | +1.17% |
| 1995 | +37.45% |
| 1996 | +22.87% |
| 1997 | +33.18% |
| 1998 | +28.62% |
| 1999 | +21.08% |
| 2000 | −9.05% |
| 2001 | −12.03% |
| 2002 | −22.17% |
| 2003 | +28.50% |
| 2004 | +10.74% |
| 2005 | +4.77% |
| 2006 | +15.64% |
| 2007 | +5.39% |
| 2008 | −37.02% |
| 2009 | +26.52% |
| 2010 | +14.91% |
| 2011 | +1.96% |
| 2012 | +15.82% |
| 2013 | +32.17% |
| 2014 | +13.52% |
| 2015 | +1.23% |
| 2016 | +11.83% |
| 2017 | +21.66% |
| 2018 | −4.55% |
| 2019 | +31.33% |
| 2020 | +18.20% |
| 2021 | +28.53% |
| 2022 | −18.24% |
| 2023 | +26.12% |
| 2024 | +24.84% |
| 2025 | +17.71% |
| 2026to Sep 25 | +13.97% |