VO
ETFVanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF
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Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF is 2.3% off its high — within its normal range (its pullbacks average 2.4%). Whatever the news says today, this isn't historically significant.
Typical
Current Drawdown
-2.3%
Days in Drawdown
62
Avg Max Drawdown
2.4%
Avg Length
28
Drawdown Severity Score™
0.5
VO - Price & High Water Mark
VO - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF (VO) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF is trading slightly below its recent peak. As of 2026-11-11, the fund's price is $82.55, just 2.3% below its all-time high of $84.46.
VO by the numbers
- VO is within 2.3% of its high, set 2 months ago.
- Since 2004, VO has fallen 20% or more 6 times, about one every 4 years, and 30% or more 2 times.
- After a 20%+ decline, VO has typically needed 12 months to return to its high. The fastest round trip took 6 months (from Feb 2020).
- Its worst decline on record began in Jul 2007 and reached 59%. It was 4 years before VO closed at a new high.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF currently stands at 0.52. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the fund's typical range: a routine pullback.
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📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Below are 22 of VO's larger declines from its 273 tracked pullbacks, newest first.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Ongoing | 62 days | -2.3% | $84.46 | $82.55 | n/a |
| 2026-02-27 | 2026-04-17 | 49 days | -8.2% | $76.24 | $70.01 | $76.53 |
| 2025-10-28 | 2025-12-11 | 45 days | -6.1% | $73.26 | $68.76 | $73.53 |
| 2024-12-02 | 2025-07-01 | 211 days | -19.0% | $69.28 | $56.10 | $69.35 |
| 2024-07-17 | 2024-08-21 | 36 days | -6.2% | $61.46 | $57.68 | $61.66 |
| 2021-11-17 | 2024-07-16 | 972 days | -27.6% | $60.64 | $43.92 | $61.46 |
| 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-08 | 36 days | -8.0% | $42.24 | $38.87 | $42.36 |
| 2020-02-21 | 2020-09-02 | 194 days | -39.4% | $42.14 | $25.55 | $42.24 |
| 2018-08-30 | 2019-04-05 | 219 days | -21.2% | $36.73 | $28.94 | $36.79 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2018-07-26 | 178 days | -9.4% | $35.96 | $32.58 | $36.01 |
| 2015-04-01 | 2016-08-15 | 503 days | -20.5% | $27.82 | $22.11 | $27.86 |
| 2014-09-08 | 2014-11-06 | 60 days | -9.5% | $25.18 | $22.79 | $25.32 |
| 2013-05-22 | 2013-07-11 | 51 days | -6.8% | $20.27 | $18.89 | $20.31 |
| 2012-09-17 | 2012-12-18 | 93 days | -7.3% | $16.89 | $15.67 | $16.94 |
| 2012-03-27 | 2012-09-13 | 171 days | -11.9% | $16.62 | $14.64 | $16.73 |
| 2011-07-08 | 2012-03-13 | 250 days | -24.6% | $16.47 | $12.41 | $16.47 |
| 2011-05-02 | 2011-07-07 | 67 days | -7.6% | $16.46 | $15.22 | $16.47 |
| 2007-07-16 | 2011-02-08 | 1304 days | -58.9% | $15.62 | $6.42 | $15.66 |
| 2007-02-23 | 2007-04-16 | 52 days | -6.6% | $14.57 | $13.61 | $14.66 |
| 2006-05-09 | 2006-11-14 | 190 days | -11.6% | $13.27 | $11.73 | $13.38 |
| 2005-10-04 | 2005-11-17 | 45 days | -6.9% | $11.64 | $10.84 | $11.67 |
| 2005-03-08 | 2005-06-14 | 98 days | -8.0% | $10.81 | $9.95 | $10.83 |
| 2004-03-08 | 2004-10-04 | 210 days | -10.1% | $9.30 | $8.37 | $9.32 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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VO Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$82.55
High-water mark
$84.46
Current drawdown
-2.3%
Days in drawdown
62
What History Says About VO
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF has dropped 10%+ from its high 10 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 422 days with an average max drop of -24.5%.
The current drawdown of -2.3% has lasted 62 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 to Feb 2011 | -58.9% | 1304 days |
| Feb 2020 to Sep 2020 | -39.4% | 194 days |
| Nov 2021 to Jul 2024 | -27.6% | 972 days |
| Jul 2011 to Mar 2012 | -24.6% | 250 days |
| Aug 2018 to Apr 2019 | -21.2% | 219 days |
| Apr 2015 to Aug 2016 | -20.5% | 503 days |
Past Strong Buy alerts for VO
Simulated from our published thresholds, one alert per drawdown episode. Prices through Nov 11, 2026. Past results do not predict future results.
| Alert date | Level | Price at alert | Return to date | S&P 500, same window | vs S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2020 | Strong Buy | $27.08 | +205% | +244% | Lagged |
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About this data
- Source
- Adjusted daily closing prices from Yahoo Finance, so splits and dividends don't show up as drops.
- Coverage
- Mar 8, 2004 to Nov 11, 2026, about 23 years. 273 declines from a high recorded for VO.
- Updated
- After each U.S. trading day closes. This page shows the close of Nov 11, 2026.
- How it's calculated
- A drawdown runs from a closing high to the next new high. See the methodology and how the Severity Score works.
Published by DrawdownAlerts. Historical facts only, not investment advice.