What is Vanguard Energy ETF's average annual return?

Since 2005, Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) has returned about 8.2% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 10.2%.

What were Vanguard Energy ETF's best and worst years?

Over 2005–2026, the best year was 2022 (+62.8%) and the worst was 2008 (-39.6%).

How often is Vanguard Energy ETF up in a year?

15 of the 21 full years since 2005 were positive — about 71% of the time.

VDE

Vanguard Energy ETFETF · Sectors

$164.12+$2.55 (+1.58%)as of market close, Aug 6, 2026

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VDE returns by year

Vanguard Energy ETF has returned +8.2% annually (CAGR) since 2005. Calendar-year, monthly and weekly total returns for Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) below, through August 6, 2026 — the most recent year is year-to-date.

Annualized (CAGR)

+8.2%

2005–2026

Average year

+10.2%

21 full years

Best year

+62.8%

2022

Worst year

-39.6%

2008

Positive years

15/21

71% up

Vanguard Energy ETF returns by year (2005–2026)#

Calendar-year returns with each year's path and its dividend contribution (dividend return = total minus price return).

Vanguard Energy ETF annual returns by year
Year	Start price	End price	Dividend	Total return
2026YTD	$125.92	$164.12	+1.6%	+32.0%
2025	$121.31	$125.92	+3.3%	+7.1%
2024	$117.28	$121.31	+3.3%	+6.7%
2023	$121.28	$117.28	+3.3%	+0.0%
2022	$77.61	$121.28	+6.5%	+62.8%
2021	$51.86	$77.61	+6.6%	+56.2%
2020	$81.49	$51.86	+3.3%	-33.1%
2019	$77.11	$81.49	+3.6%	+9.2%
2018	$98.95	$77.11	+2.1%	-20.0%
2017	$104.68	$98.95	+2.9%	-2.5%
2016	$83.12	$104.68	+3.2%	+29.2%
2015	$111.62	$83.12	+2.3%	-23.3%
2014	$126.43	$111.62	+1.8%	-9.9%
2013	$102.26	$126.43	+2.2%	+25.8%
2012	$100.81	$102.26	+1.9%	+3.4%
2011	$99.67	$100.81	+1.6%	+2.8%
2010	$83.37	$99.67	+1.5%	+21.1%
2009	$67.36	$83.37	+1.7%	+25.5%
2008	$113.50	$67.36	+1.1%	-39.6%
2007	$85.01	$113.50	+1.1%	+34.6%
2006	$72.19	$85.01	+1.2%	+19.0%
2005	$52.41	$72.19	+1.0%	+38.8%

Total return by period

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Methodology#

Returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from VDE's split- and dividend-adjusted closes. The bar chart switches between annual and monthly periods. Annualized return is the compound annual growth rate over the full period. The current year is year-to-date. See also the periodic table of returns. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.

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FAQ

What is Vanguard Energy ETF's average annual return?: Since 2005, Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) has returned about 8.2% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 10.2%.
What were Vanguard Energy ETF's best and worst years?: Over 2005–2026, the best year was 2022 (+62.8%) and the worst was 2008 (-39.6%).
How often is Vanguard Energy ETF up in a year?: 15 of the 21 full years since 2005 were positive — about 71% of the time.