Growth of $10,000 in VAW
Vanguard Materials Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VAW’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 10.1% would reach $68,384 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.09% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (10.3%) | At 5-year avg (7.0%) | At 10-year avg (10.1%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $16,333 | $14,058 | $16,171 |
| 10 years | $26,678 | $19,764 | $26,150 |
| 15 years | $43,574 | $27,784 | $42,288 |
| 20 years | $71,170 | $39,060 | $68,384 |
| 25 years | $116,244 | $54,912 | $110,585 |
| 30 years | $189,866 | $77,197 | $178,828 |
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 VAW be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 10.1%, $10,000 in VAW would grow to about $26,150 in 10 years and $68,384 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VAW's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VAW's annualized total returns were 10.3% over 3 years, 7.0% over 5 years, 10.1% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.09% expense ratio.