Growth of $10,000 in ITA
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A $10,000 investment compounding at ITA’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 15.5% would reach $178,810 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.38% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (29.8%) | At 5-year avg (19.2%) | At 10-year avg (15.5%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $36,774 | $24,075 | $20,564 |
| 10 years | $135,230 | $57,960 | $42,286 |
| 15 years | $497,291 | $139,537 | $86,955 |
| 20 years | $1,828,720 | $335,934 | $178,810 |
| 25 years | $6,724,874 | $808,755 | $367,697 |
| 30 years | $24,729,822 | $1,947,066 | $756,114 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in ITA be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 15.5%, $10,000 in ITA would grow to about $42,286 in 10 years and $178,810 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is ITA's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, ITA's annualized total returns were 29.8% over 3 years, 19.2% over 5 years, 15.5% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.38% expense ratio.