Growth of $10,000 in VO
Vanguard Mid-cap Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VO’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 11.6% would reach $89,480 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 (15.7%) | At 5-year avg (8.0%) | At 10-year avg (11.6%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $20,715 | $14,714 | $17,295 |
| 10 years | $42,912 | $21,649 | $29,913 |
| 15 years | $88,894 | $31,854 | $51,736 |
| 20 years | $184,147 | $46,869 | $89,480 |
| 25 years | $381,467 | $68,962 | $154,760 |
| 30 years | $790,221 | $101,469 | $267,664 |
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 VO be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 11.6%, $10,000 in VO would grow to about $29,913 in 10 years and $89,480 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VO's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VO's annualized total returns were 15.7% over 3 years, 8.0% over 5 years, 11.6% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.03% expense ratio.