Growth of $10,000 in VBR
Vanguard Small-cap Value Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VBR’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 10.8% would reach $77,347 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.05% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (15.4%) | At 5-year avg (10.0%) | At 10-year avg (10.8%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $20,439 | $16,112 | $16,677 |
| 10 years | $41,776 | $25,961 | $27,811 |
| 15 years | $85,387 | $41,829 | $46,380 |
| 20 years | $174,525 | $67,397 | $77,347 |
| 25 years | $356,716 | $108,594 | $128,989 |
| 30 years | $729,099 | $174,971 | $215,112 |
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 VBR be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 10.8%, $10,000 in VBR would grow to about $27,811 in 10 years and $77,347 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VBR's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VBR's annualized total returns were 15.4% over 3 years, 10.0% over 5 years, 10.8% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.05% expense ratio.