Growth of $10,000 in VDE
Vanguard Energy Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VDE’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 9.4% would reach $60,414 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 (13.4%) | At 5-year avg (22.8%) | At 10-year avg (9.4%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $18,794 | $27,925 | $15,678 |
| 10 years | $35,322 | $77,980 | $24,579 |
| 15 years | $66,385 | $217,759 | $38,535 |
| 20 years | $124,764 | $608,089 | $60,414 |
| 25 years | $234,484 | $1,698,084 | $94,716 |
| 30 years | $440,692 | $4,741,885 | $148,495 |
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 VDE be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 9.4%, $10,000 in VDE would grow to about $24,579 in 10 years and $60,414 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VDE's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VDE's annualized total returns were 13.4% over 3 years, 22.8% over 5 years, 9.4% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.09% expense ratio.