Growth of $10,000 in VDC
Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VDC’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 7.8% would reach $44,499 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 (7.8%) | At 5-year avg (7.2%) | At 10-year avg (7.8%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $14,585 | $14,150 | $14,524 |
| 10 years | $21,272 | $20,024 | $21,095 |
| 15 years | $31,024 | $28,334 | $30,638 |
| 20 years | $45,248 | $40,095 | $44,499 |
| 25 years | $65,993 | $56,736 | $64,630 |
| 30 years | $96,249 | $80,284 | $93,868 |
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 VDC be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 7.8%, $10,000 in VDC would grow to about $21,095 in 10 years and $44,499 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VDC's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VDC's annualized total returns were 7.8% over 3 years, 7.2% over 5 years, 7.8% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.09% expense ratio.