How is the VT chart calculated?

Each ETF starts at $10,000 using historical daily closes. Stock splits adjust share count. With DRIP on, dividends buy additional shares on ex-dividend days. Ending value, total return, and annual return are derived from that path.

Is this investment advice?

No. Results are historical illustrations only and do not predict future performance or constitute personalized investment, tax, or financial advice.

VT historical returns (dividends reinvested)

$10,000 starting capital · DRIP on · history from 2008-06-26 to 2026-10-13

VT seeks exposure to global equities. Backtest how a $10,000 world-stock buy-and-hold would have performed over your dates.

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VANGUARD TOTAL WORLD STOCK INDEX FUND ETF SHARES

From 2008-06-26 to 2026-10-13

10,000→47,286

Total return +372.86% · Annual return +8.86%

Portfolio value

2008-06-26→2026-10-13

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Frequently asked questions

How is the VT chart calculated?: Each ETF starts at $10,000 using historical daily closes. Stock splits adjust share count. With DRIP on, dividends buy additional shares on ex-dividend days. Ending value, total return, and annual return are derived from that path.
Is this investment advice?: No. Results are historical illustrations only and do not predict future performance or constitute personalized investment, tax, or financial advice.

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