Growth of $10,000 in VEA
Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VEA’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 10.3% would reach $71,558 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 (19.8%) | At 5-year avg (10.2%) | At 10-year avg (10.3%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $24,677 | $16,274 | $16,356 |
| 10 years | $60,893 | $26,485 | $26,750 |
| 15 years | $150,263 | $43,102 | $43,752 |
| 20 years | $370,797 | $70,145 | $71,558 |
| 25 years | $914,999 | $114,155 | $117,037 |
| 30 years | $2,257,899 | $185,778 | $191,421 |
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 VEA be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 10.3%, $10,000 in VEA would grow to about $26,750 in 10 years and $71,558 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VEA's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VEA's annualized total returns were 19.8% over 3 years, 10.2% over 5 years, 10.3% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.03% expense ratio.