The total return for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) stock is +24.43% over the past 12 months vs. +24.34% for the S&P 500. So far it's up +8.41% this year. Includes price appreciation + reinvested dividends.
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR) Summary
| Category | 1Y (TTM) | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price CAGR | +22.96% | +19.71% | +11.82% | +13.29% | +12.34% | - |
| Total Return CAGR | +24.43% | +21.33% | +13.43% | +15.20% | +14.39% | - |
| Revenue CAGR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Income CAGR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EPS CAGR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Free Cash Flow CAGR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Cash Flow CAGR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dividends CAGR | +5.44% | +5.92% | +5.92% | +6.04% | +13.31% | - |
CAGR Trends History
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VOO Total Return CAGR Chart
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
Annual Total Returns Comparison
| Year | Start Value | End Value | VOO Return | SPY Return | Outperformance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | 820.67 | 889.70 | +8.41% | +8.38% | +0.03% |
| 2025 | 696.55 | 820.67 | +17.82% | +17.72% | +0.10% |
| 2024 | 557.35 | 696.55 | +24.98% | +24.89% | +0.09% |
| 2023 | 441.21 | 557.35 | +26.32% | +26.19% | +0.13% |
| 2022 | 539.28 | 441.21 | (18.19%) | (18.17%) | (0.02%) |
| 2021 | 418.77 | 539.28 | +28.78% | +28.74% | +0.04% |
| 2020 | 354.01 | 418.77 | +18.29% | +18.37% | (0.08%) |
| 2019 | 269.51 | 354.01 | +31.35% | +31.22% | +0.13% |
| 2018 | 282.22 | 269.51 | (4.50%) | (4.56%) | +0.06% |
| 2017 | 231.76 | 282.22 | +21.77% | +21.70% | +0.07% |
About Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF primarily invests in the equity of the 500 largest American corporations, which collectively form the S&P 500 Index. Its core objective is to closely replicate the performance of this index, widely recognized as a key indicator of overall U.S. stock market health. While offering significant potential for capital appreciation, its share value typically experiences more pronounced fluctuations than bond-centric investments. Therefore, this fund is best suited for long-term financial objectives where substantial growth is a primary requirement. Regarding portfolio management, 75% of the fund's total assets are subject to specific diversification rules: it generally cannot purchase more than 10% of the voting shares of any single company, nor can more than 5% of the fund's total assets be concentrated in one issuer's securities. An exception to these limits is permitted if it is essential to accurately match the composition of its benchmark index. Importantly, these specific diversification restrictions do not apply to holdings in obligations issued by the U.S. government or its associated agencies.
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