# VOO ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF): 1-year total return +16.33%, price return +15.00%, max drawdown 9.19%, trailing yield 1.05%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

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

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.

VOO gained 16.33% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+15.00% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 91.96% with dividends reinvested, or +13.33% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 9.19%, and it closed 1.04% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($714.95 on Aug. 13, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $7.43 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.05%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | +0.85% | +0.59% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | +3.58% | +3.31% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +17.99% | +17.34% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +13.81% | +12.82% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +16.33% | +15.00% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +87.19% (+23.24%/yr) | +80.19% (+21.68%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +91.96% (+13.33%/yr) | +78.40% (+11.74%/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) | +13.81% | +12.82% |
| 2025 | +17.82% | +16.39% |
| 2024 | +24.98% | +23.35% |
| 2023 | +26.32% | +24.32% |
| 2022 | -18.19% | -19.52% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 9.19% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 18.97% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 25.41% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $714.95 on 2026-08-13 (-1.04% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $580.93 to $714.95 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 25.41%, from 2022-01-03 to 2022-10-12, recovered on 2024-01-19 (464 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $7.43 per share in 4 payments, yield 1.05%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-09-28 ($1.82).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $5.66 | 3 |
| 2025 | $7.07 | 4 |
| 2024 | $6.71 | 4 |
| 2023 | $6.36 | 4 |
| 2022 | $5.95 | 4 |

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