Growth of $10,000 in VOO
Vanguard 500 Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VOO’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 15.4% would reach $175,435 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 (21.3%) | At 5-year avg (13.4%) | At 10-year avg (15.4%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $26,271 | $18,753 | $20,466 |
| 10 years | $69,019 | $35,167 | $41,885 |
| 15 years | $181,321 | $65,947 | $85,721 |
| 20 years | $476,356 | $123,669 | $175,435 |
| 25 years | $1,251,455 | $231,914 | $359,042 |
| 30 years | $3,287,745 | $434,902 | $734,809 |
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 VOO be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 15.4%, $10,000 in VOO would grow to about $41,885 in 10 years and $175,435 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VOO's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VOO's annualized total returns were 21.3% over 3 years, 13.4% over 5 years, 15.4% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.03% expense ratio.