# VONG ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> VONG (Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF): 1-year total return +8.31%, price return +7.79%, max drawdown 16.43%, trailing yield 0.45%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

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

Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF.

VONG gained 8.31% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+7.79% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 91.78% with dividends reinvested, or +13.30% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 16.43%, and it closed 1.28% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($132.52 on June 1, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $0.58 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.45%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | +4.41% | +4.30% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | +4.99% | +4.87% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +18.48% | +18.20% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +7.84% | +7.45% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +8.31% | +7.79% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +92.72% (+24.44%/yr) | +89.51% (+23.74%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +91.78% (+13.30%/yr) | +85.17% (+12.55%/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) | +7.84% | +7.45% |
| 2025 | +18.45% | +17.86% |
| 2024 | +33.20% | +32.40% |
| 2023 | +42.68% | +41.55% |
| 2022 | -29.18% | -29.82% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 16.43% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 23.47% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 33.16% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $132.52 on 2026-06-01 (-1.28% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $105.72 to $132.52 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 33.16%, from 2021-12-27 to 2022-10-14, recovered on 2024-01-19 (462 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $0.58 per share in 4 payments, yield 0.45%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-09-23 ($0.14).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $0.45 | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.55 | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.57 | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.55 | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.54 | 4 |

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