VAW
Vanguard Materials ETFETF · Sectors$232.97−$1.86 (-0.79%)as of market close, Aug 6, 2026
VAW monthly returns
Vanguard Materials ETF has averaged 0.86% per month, positive in 58% of months. Month-by-month returns for Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) below, through August 6, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.9%
260 months
Best month
+17.9%
Oct 2011
Worst month
-23.5%
Oct 2008
Positive months
58%
of all months
Vanguard Materials ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +4.5% | |
| Jul 2026 | -2.6% | |
| Jun 2026 | -1.3% | |
| May 2026 | +0.1% | |
| Apr 2026 | +3.1% | |
| Mar 2026 | -7.4% | |
| Feb 2026 | +8.5% | |
| Jan 2026 | +8.4% | |
| Dec 2025 | +2.6% | |
| Nov 2025 | +4.1% | |
| Oct 2025 | -4.7% | |
| Sep 2025 | -1.3% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from VAW's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is Vanguard Materials ETF's average monthly return?
- Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) has averaged about 0.86% per month, positive in roughly 58% of months. The best month was Oct 2011 (+17.9%) and the worst was Oct 2008 (-23.5%).