Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) - Stock Analysis (2024)

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

VOO

(Vanguard S&P 500 ETF)

Benchmark (^GSPC)

Benchmark

Returns By Period

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF had a return of 11.79% year-to-date (YTD) and 28.05% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF had an annualized return of 12.75%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.70%.

PeriodReturnBenchmark
Year-To-Date11.79%11.21%
1 month4.18%4.01%
6 months17.40%16.58%
1 year28.05%26.14%
5 years (annualized)15.68%13.81%
10 years (annualized)12.75%10.70%

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of VOO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20241.61%5.21%3.28%-4.01%11.79%
20236.29%-2.50%3.71%1.59%0.48%6.51%3.29%-1.63%-4.74%-2.17%9.17%4.58%26.32%
2022-5.24%-2.98%3.79%-8.78%0.26%-8.26%9.20%-4.13%-9.20%8.12%5.50%-5.73%-18.17%
2021-1.02%2.77%4.58%5.29%0.67%2.26%2.45%2.95%-4.66%7.04%-0.73%4.56%28.79%
2020-0.04%-8.10%-12.44%12.79%4.74%1.84%5.88%6.97%-3.76%-2.55%10.95%3.74%18.32%
20197.92%3.25%1.93%4.03%-6.35%6.99%1.46%-1.64%1.97%2.18%3.63%2.97%31.37%
20185.59%-3.73%-2.47%0.35%2.42%0.76%3.56%3.22%0.58%-6.84%1.89%-8.85%-4.50%
20171.78%3.88%0.13%1.04%1.40%0.63%2.06%0.29%2.04%2.33%3.06%1.28%21.77%
2016-4.91%-0.21%6.87%0.35%1.75%0.32%3.68%0.12%0.03%-1.79%3.73%2.07%12.17%
2015-2.87%5.58%-1.57%1.00%1.25%-1.95%2.18%-6.14%-2.47%8.45%0.43%-1.74%1.33%
2014-3.53%4.57%0.88%0.72%2.29%2.09%-1.38%3.97%-1.38%2.40%2.76%-0.31%13.56%
20135.17%1.33%3.61%2.09%2.32%-1.51%5.30%-3.08%3.39%4.47%3.00%2.64%32.39%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current risk-adjusted rank of VOO is 88, placing it in the top 12% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.

VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF)

Sharpe Ratio Rank

Sortino Ratio Rank

Omega Ratio Rank

Calmar Ratio Rank

Martin Ratio Rank

The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.

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Sharpe ratio

Sortino ratio

Omega ratio

Martin ratio

^GSPC

Sharpe ratio

Sortino ratio

Omega ratio

Calmar ratio

Martin ratio

Sharpe Ratio

The current Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Sharpe ratio is 2.69. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.

VOO

(Vanguard S&P 500 ETF)

Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF granted a 1.32% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $6.41 per share.

PeriodTTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
Dividend$6.41$6.36$5.95$5.44$5.30$5.57$4.74$4.37$4.14$3.93$3.49$3.11

Dividend yield

1.32%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%1.85%1.84%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2024$0.00$0.00$1.54$0.00$0.00$1.54
2023$0.00$0.00$1.49$0.00$0.00$1.58$0.00$0.00$1.49$0.00$0.00$1.80$6.36
2022$0.00$0.00$1.37$0.00$0.00$1.43$0.00$0.00$1.47$0.00$0.00$1.67$5.95
2021$0.00$0.00$1.26$0.00$0.00$1.33$0.00$0.00$1.31$0.00$0.00$1.53$5.44
2020$0.00$0.00$1.18$0.00$0.00$1.43$0.00$0.00$1.31$0.00$0.00$1.38$5.30
2019$0.00$0.00$1.46$0.00$0.00$1.39$0.00$0.00$1.30$0.00$0.00$1.43$5.57
2018$0.00$0.00$1.08$0.00$0.00$1.16$0.00$0.00$1.21$0.00$0.00$1.29$4.74
2017$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.01$0.00$0.00$1.18$0.00$0.00$1.18$4.37
2016$0.00$0.00$1.01$0.00$0.00$0.95$0.00$0.00$0.88$0.00$0.00$1.30$4.14
2015$0.00$0.00$0.98$0.00$0.00$0.90$0.00$0.00$0.95$0.00$0.00$1.09$3.93
2014$0.00$0.00$0.78$0.00$0.00$0.81$0.00$0.00$0.88$0.00$0.00$1.03$3.49
2013$0.67$0.00$0.00$0.74$0.00$0.00$0.79$0.00$0.00$0.91$3.11

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.

VOO

(Vanguard S&P 500 ETF)

Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF was 33.99%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 97 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard S&P 500 ETF drawdown is 0.36%.

Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-33.99%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202097Aug 10, 2020120
-24.52%Jan 4, 2022195Oct 12, 2022294Dec 13, 2023489
-19.48%Sep 21, 201865Dec 24, 201875Apr 12, 2019140
-18.75%May 2, 2011108Oct 3, 201185Feb 3, 2012193
-13%Jul 21, 2015143Feb 11, 201645Apr 18, 2016188

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Vanguard S&P 500 ETF volatility is 3.11%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

VOO

(Vanguard S&P 500 ETF)

Benchmark (^GSPC)

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) - Stock Analysis (2024)

FAQs

Is VOO a good buy right now? ›

VOO has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 407 buy ratings, 89 hold ratings and 8 sell ratings. What is VOO's price target? The average price target for VOO is $546.28. This is based on 504 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.

What is the average return of the S&P 500 VOO? ›

Vanguard S&P 500 (VOO): Historical Returns

In the last 30 Years, the Vanguard S&P 500 (VOO) ETF obtained a 10.49% compound annual return, with a 15.14% standard deviation.

Which is better, S&P 500 or VOO? ›

The S&P 500 simply reflects the market composition. In the long run, the funds' broad diversification, low turnover, and low fees outweigh these risks.” While the two ETFs follow the same strategy, they earn different ratings. VOO earns a top rating of Gold, while SPY earns the next best rating of Silver.

What is the 5 year forecast for VOO? ›

Based on our forecasts, a long-term increase is expected, the "VOO" fund price prognosis for 2028-03-01 is 551.296 USD. With a 5-year investment, the revenue is expected to be around +53.15%. Your current $100 investment may be up to $153.15 in 2028. Get our PREMIUM Forecast Now, from ONLY $7.49!

Is it better to buy VTI or VOO? ›

While they may look similar, they are quite different. The choice between VTI and VOO hinges on an investor's risk tolerance and time horizon. VTI is a better fit for long-term, diversified growth due to its broad market coverage of all US stocks, including large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks.

Why is VOO so popular? ›

It provides exposure to the largest and most established US companies; that enhances the diversification as well as the quality of the portfolio. So, when the market is up, the portfolio is up; when the market is down, the portfolio is down, but you're holding the best and the brightest of all the US companies.

Who owns the most shares of VOO? ›

Institutional Ownership and Shareholders

Largest shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc, Raymond James & Associates, Bank Of America Corp /de/, Jpmorgan Chase & Co, Morgan Stanley, Envestnet Asset Management Inc, Goldman Sachs Group Inc, Acorns Advisers, LLC, Wells Fargo & Company/mn, and LPL Financial LLC .

How often does VOO pay dividends? ›

VOO has a dividend yield of 1.31% and paid $6.41 per share in the past year. The dividend is paid every three months and the last ex-dividend date was Mar 22, 2024.

What is Warren Buffett's favorite ETF? ›

The S&P 500 ETF comes highly recommended by Warren Buffett, and for good reason. Not only is it safer than many other investments, but it also has a long history of earning positive returns.

Should I switch from SPY to VOO? ›

Vanguard S&P offers a lower expense ratio (0.035%) than SPY (0.095%), which means lower costs for investors and potentially higher net returns over the long term. VOO might be the more economical choice for cost-conscious investors, especially those investing large sums or planning for long-term goals like retirement.

Is VOO too expensive? ›

VOO has an expense ratio of 0.03%, which means that for every $10,000, they charge a $3 management fee. If you were to invest $10,000 and VOO provided a 5% return each year, your total costs would be $39 over 5 years.

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Is QQQ a better investment than VOO? ›

In the past year, QQQ returned a total of 31.46%, which is higher than VOO's 26.85% return. Over the past 10 years, QQQ has had annualized average returns of 18.42% , compared to 12.66% for VOO. These numbers are adjusted for stock splits and include dividends.

What is Vanguard's best performing ETF? ›

Compare the best Vanguard ETFs
FUND (TICKER)EXPENSE RATIO10-YEAR RETURN AS OF MAY 1
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)0.03%12.91%
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)0.03%12.27%
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND)0.03%1.51%
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)0.08%4.48%
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