# MGC ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> MGC (Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap ETF): 1-year total return +16.99%, price return +16.09%, max drawdown 10.11%, trailing yield 0.68%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/etf/mgc/ · Prices through: 2026-10-02 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap ETF.

MGC gained 16.99% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+16.09% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 97.47% with dividends reinvested, or +13.94% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 10.11%, and it closed 0.74% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($286.81 on Sept. 22, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $1.94 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.68%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | +1.40% | +1.40% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | +4.38% | +4.38% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +19.70% | +19.41% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +13.96% | +13.35% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +16.99% | +16.09% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +93.05% (+24.51%/yr) | +87.04% (+23.20%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +97.47% (+13.94%/yr) | +85.03% (+12.53%/yr) |

Total return reinvests every dividend at the ex-dividend date close. Price return excludes dividends.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +13.96% | +13.35% |
| 2025 | +19.31% | +18.11% |
| 2024 | +27.16% | +25.63% |
| 2023 | +29.77% | +27.85% |
| 2022 | -19.96% | -21.23% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 10.11% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 19.52% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 26.60% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $286.81 on 2026-09-22 (-0.74% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $229.31 to $286.81 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 26.60%, from 2022-01-03 to 2022-10-12, recovered on 2023-12-19 (433 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $1.94 per share in 3 payments, yield 0.68%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-06-26 ($0.65).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $1.34 | 2 |
| 2025 | $2.33 | 4 |
| 2024 | $2.44 | 4 |
| 2023 | $2.29 | 4 |
| 2022 | $2.18 | 4 |

Historical data for research and education, not investment advice. Methodology: https://findetfstock.com/methodology/