Growth of $10,000 in VT
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VT’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 12.6% would reach $108,107 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.06% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (20.1%) | At 5-year avg (11.1%) | At 10-year avg (12.6%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $24,977 | $16,957 | $18,133 |
| 10 years | $62,383 | $28,754 | $32,880 |
| 15 years | $155,813 | $48,759 | $59,620 |
| 20 years | $389,168 | $82,681 | $108,107 |
| 25 years | $972,011 | $140,204 | $196,027 |
| 30 years | $2,427,758 | $237,745 | $355,451 |
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 VT be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 12.6%, $10,000 in VT would grow to about $32,880 in 10 years and $108,107 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VT's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VT's annualized total returns were 20.1% over 3 years, 11.1% over 5 years, 12.6% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.06% expense ratio.