Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) Drawdown History
50 recorded drawdown events with recovery analysis
Price
$65.12
All-Time High
$70.31
Current Drawdown
-7.4%
Severity Score
1.9
Zone
Slightly Elevated
Drawdown Distribution
How VEA's 50 recorded drawdowns break down by severity:
44
< 5%
4
5-10%
1
10-20%
1
20-30%
0
30%+
Recovery Patterns
When VEA drops 10% or more from its high, it has happened 2 times with an average duration of 476 days and an average maximum drop of -21.6%.
Drops of 20% or more have occurred 1 times, lasting an average of 912 days with an average depth of -29.7%.
All Drawdown Events
Showing 6 events with drops of 5% or more, sorted by depth.
| # | Start Date | End Date | Max Drop | Duration | Start Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021-09-07 | 2024-03-06 | -29.7% | 912 days | $46.07 | $32.38 |
| 2 | 2025-03-20 | 2025-04-28 | -13.5% | 40 days | $51.21 | $44.32 |
| 3 | 2024-09-27 | 2025-03-07 | -9.8% | 162 days | $50.76 | $45.81 |
| 4 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-08-21 | -7.6% | 38 days | $48.90 | $45.20 |
| 5 | 2021-06-16 | 2021-09-01 | -5.3% | 78 days | $45.59 | $43.17 |
| 6 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-12-10 | -5.2% | 28 days | $61.10 | $57.92 |
44 minor events (under 5% drop) not shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VEA's biggest all-time drawdown?
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares's deepest recorded drawdown was -29.7%, which occurred from 2021-09-07 to 2024-03-06 and lasted 912 days. The stock dropped from $46.07 to a low of $32.38.
How long does it take VEA to recover from a drawdown?
When VEA drops 10% or more from its high, it has historically recovered within an average of 476 days. This is based on 2 comparable events in the tracked history.
Is VEA at an all-time high?
No, Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares is currently trading at $65.12, which is -7.4% below its all-time high of $70.31. The current Drawdown Severity Score is 1.9 (Slightly Elevated).
How many drawdown events has VEA experienced?
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares has experienced 50 tracked drawdown events. Of these, 6 were drops of 5% or more. The average maximum drawdown across all events is -3.0%.
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