Growth of $10,000 in VB
Vanguard Small-cap Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VB’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 11.3% would reach $84,790 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.03% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (15.9%) | At 5-year avg (8.1%) | At 10-year avg (11.3%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $20,949 | $14,748 | $17,064 |
| 10 years | $43,887 | $21,750 | $29,119 |
| 15 years | $91,939 | $32,076 | $49,689 |
| 20 years | $192,604 | $47,305 | $84,790 |
| 25 years | $403,490 | $69,764 | $144,686 |
| 30 years | $845,277 | $102,887 | $246,896 |
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 VB be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 11.3%, $10,000 in VB would grow to about $29,119 in 10 years and $84,790 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VB's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VB's annualized total returns were 15.9% over 3 years, 8.1% over 5 years, 11.3% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.03% expense ratio.