- What does VDIPX invest in?
- This index fund provides an economical and diversified avenue for investors to gain exposure to large, mid, and small-capitalization companies within developed nations, excluding the United States. Given its exclusive focus on international equities, this fund typically exhibits greater price fluctuations compared to a fund centered solely on domestic stocks. Beyond the inherent risks of equity markets, it also carries currency exchange risk. Furthermore, if a significant portion of its holdings are concentrated in a particular country or region, adverse economic conditions there could have a magnified negative impact on the fund's overall performance. For those with a long-term investment horizon, it can serve as an excellent addition to a diversified U.S.-centric stock portfolio.
- What is the expense ratio of VDIPX?
- Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VDIPX) charges an expense ratio of 0.02%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is VDIPX?
- Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VDIPX) manages $316.30B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
- Is VDIPX actively managed or an index fund?
- VDIPX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was VDIPX launched?
- Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VDIPX) launched in April 2014 and is managed by Vanguard.
- How has VDIPX performed?
- VDIPX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.
