What is Vanguard Industrials ETF's average annual return?

Since 2005, Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS) has returned about 11.1% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 11.7%.

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

Over 2005–2026, the best year was 2013 (+41.9%) and the worst was 2008 (-39.9%).

How often is Vanguard Industrials ETF up in a year?

16 of the 21 full years since 2005 were positive — about 76% of the time.

VIS

Vanguard Industrials ETFETF · Sectors

$355.45−$2.59 (-0.72%)as of market close, Aug 6, 2026

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VIS returns by year

Vanguard Industrials ETF has returned +11.1% annually (CAGR) since 2005. Calendar-year, monthly and weekly total returns for Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS) below, through August 6, 2026 — the most recent year is year-to-date.

Annualized (CAGR)

+11.1%

2005–2026

Average year

+11.7%

21 full years

Best year

+41.9%

2013

Worst year

-39.9%

2008

Positive years

16/21

76% up

Vanguard Industrials 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 Industrials ETF annual returns by year
Year	Start price	End price	Dividend	Total return
2026YTD	$298.38	$355.45	+0.6%	+19.7%
2025	$254.39	$298.38	+1.3%	+18.6%
2024	$220.43	$254.39	+1.4%	+16.8%
2023	$182.64	$220.43	+1.8%	+22.5%
2022	$202.96	$182.64	+1.4%	-8.6%
2021	$169.99	$202.96	+1.4%	+20.8%
2020	$153.88	$169.99	+1.9%	+12.3%
2019	$120.41	$153.88	+2.3%	+30.1%
2018	$142.37	$120.41	+1.4%	-14.0%
2017	$119.26	$142.37	+2.1%	+21.5%
2016	$101.03	$119.26	+2.3%	+20.4%
2015	$106.82	$101.03	+1.9%	-3.5%
2014	$100.03	$106.82	+1.7%	+8.5%
2013	$71.25	$100.03	+1.5%	+41.9%
2012	$62.09	$71.25	+2.3%	+17.1%
2011	$64.82	$62.09	+1.9%	-2.3%
2010	$51.58	$64.82	+1.6%	+27.3%
2009	$42.84	$51.58	+1.6%	+22.0%
2008	$73.09	$42.84	+1.5%	-39.9%
2007	$65.43	$73.09	+1.5%	+13.2%
2006	$57.46	$65.43	+1.3%	+15.1%
2005	$54.90	$57.46	+0.8%	+5.5%

Total return by period

-40%-20%+0%+20%+40%

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Methodology#

Returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from VIS'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 Industrials ETF's average annual return?: Since 2005, Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS) has returned about 11.1% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 11.7%.
What were Vanguard Industrials ETF's best and worst years?: Over 2005–2026, the best year was 2013 (+41.9%) and the worst was 2008 (-39.9%).
How often is Vanguard Industrials ETF up in a year?: 16 of the 21 full years since 2005 were positive — about 76% of the time.