$1,000 in VTI (Vanguard Total US Market) 10 years ago = $3,649
If I'd invested $1,000 in VTI (Vanguard Total US Market)
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,313 | +31% |
| 3 years ago | $1,991 | +99% |
| 5 years ago | $1,956 | +96% |
| 10 years ago | $3,649 | +265% |
| since inception (2001) | $6,868 | +587% |
Return by year (VTI (Vanguard Total US Market))
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +14% | $1,135 (+14%) |
| 2025 | +16% | $1,313 (+31%) |
| 2024 | +22% | $1,605 (+60%) |
| 2023 | +24% | $1,991 (+99%) |
| 2022 | -21% | $1,576 (+58%) |
| 2021 | +24% | $1,956 (+96%) |
| 2020 | +19% | $2,326 (+133%) |
| 2019 | +28% | $2,982 (+198%) |
| 2018 | -7% | $2,773 (+177%) |
| 2017 | +19% | $3,301 (+230%) |
| 2016 | +11% | $3,649 (+265%) |
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late to invest in VTI (Vanguard Total US Market)? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years VTI (Vanguard Total US Market) returned +14%/yr on average (best year 2019, worst 2022) — $1,000 would have become $3,649. That's the past, not a guarantee, but it puts "too late?" in perspective. Year-by-year returns are in the table above.
What return does VTI (Vanguard Total US Market) give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, VTI (Vanguard Total US Market) returned on average +14%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2019 (+28%), worst: 2022 (-21%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in VTI (Vanguard Total US Market) 5 years ago be worth?
About $1,956 today (+96% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is VTI (Vanguard Total US Market) a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, VTI (Vanguard Total US Market) has risen over the long run (+14%/yr over 10 years), but with down years (worst: 2022). A broad index investment is judged over time and by diversification, not by timing — decide based on your horizon and risk tolerance.