VFMV Performance — Vanguard U.s. Minimum Volatility ETF
Data updated: 2026-07-29
VFMV returned +8.56% year to date and +13.53% over one year to May 2026. Annualised returns are +15.57% over 3 years and +9.92% over 5 years. Against its US Multi-Cap Blend category average the fund came out ahead over three years but behind over one: $100 invested three years ago grew to $154, against $147 for the category, and to $114 over one year, against $119. Volatility over the past three years was 9.85% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $111.8M, and assets reached $426.50M.
VFMV Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Vanguard U.s. Minimum Volatility ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the US Multi-Cap Blend category average over the same months.
| Period | VFMV | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $114 | $119 |
| 3 years (Jun 2023 – May 2026) | $154 | $147 |
| 5 years (Jun 2021 – May 2026) | $160 | $136 |
| Since data start (Sep 2019 – May 2026) | $182 | $173 |
VFMV Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +8.56% |
| 1 year | +13.53% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +15.57% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +9.92% |
VFMV Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Vanguard U.s. Minimum Volatility ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +8.56% |
| 2025 | +10.46% |
| 2024 | +16.97% |
| 2023 | +8.87% |
| 2022 | −5.72% |
| 2021 | +20.72% |
| 2020 | −0.17% |
| 2019 (Sep–Dec) | +5.05% |
VFMV Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +3.5% | +3.6% | −4.4% | +5.4% | +0.4% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +3.5% | +2.6% | −0.7% | −2.3% | +2.5% | +1.6% | −0.9% | +2.9% | +0.8% | −1.8% | +2.7% | −0.8% |
| 2024 | +1.1% | +3.1% | +2.9% | −2.8% | +3.5% | +1.3% | +4.0% | +3.1% | +0.2% | −1.1% | +6.2% | −5.2% |
| 2023 | +2.1% | −2.0% | +0.7% | +0.4% | −2.2% | +3.8% | +1.9% | −1.7% | −3.2% | −0.2% | +5.7% | +3.7% |
| 2022 | −4.6% | −2.0% | +4.1% | −4.3% | +1.9% | −3.7% | +4.2% | −3.3% | −7.8% | +10.4% | +4.6% | −3.7% |
| 2021 | −0.2% | +0.6% | +3.9% | +2.5% | +1.2% | +1.7% | +3.2% | +1.6% | −4.7% | +4.4% | −1.5% | +6.7% |
| 2020 | +0.8% | −8.6% | −15.0% | +7.8% | +4.2% | −0.9% | +3.6% | +3.8% | −2.8% | −2.0% | +7.9% | +3.6% |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +1.1% | +1.3% | +0.8% | +1.7% |
VFMV Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2023 – May 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 9.85%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 1.12 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +6.21% (Nov 2024)
- Worst month: −5.15% (Dec 2024)
VFMV Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Vanguard U.s. Minimum Volatility ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $111.8M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $206.5M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 2.18×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $20.9M | $17.5M | $3.4M |
| Apr 2026 | $17.8M | $28.8M | −$10.9M |
| Mar 2026 | $41.2M | $1.4M | $39.9M |
| Feb 2026 | $37.6M | $0 | $37.6M |
| Jan 2026 | $22.6M | $22.1M | $575K |
| Dec 2025 | $28.2M | $23.1M | $5.1M |
| Nov 2025 | $14.8M | $0 | $14.8M |
| Oct 2025 | $7.2M | $0 | $7.2M |
| Sep 2025 | $2.6M | $0 | $2.6M |
| Aug 2025 | $2.6M | $0 | $2.6M |
| Jul 2025 | $3.8M | $1.9M | $1.9M |
| Jun 2025 | $7.0M | $0 | $7.0M |
VFMV Assets Under Management
Net assets of Vanguard U.s. Minimum Volatility ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $426.50M |
| 2026-02-28 | $389.32M |
| 2025-11-30 | $327.73M |
| 2025-08-31 | $298.68M |
| 2025-05-31 | $278.33M |
| 2025-02-28 | $193.83M |
| 2024-11-30 | $153.21M |
| 2024-08-31 | $128.44M |
| 2024-05-31 | $101.76M |
| 2024-02-29 | $105.19M |
| 2023-11-30 | $92.88M |
| 2023-08-31 | $93.31M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.