# Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VDIPX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdipx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: International Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2014-04-01 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... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $34.88 | | Expense Ratio | 0.02% | | Assets Under Management | $313.50B | | NAV | $34.69 | | Holdings Count | 0 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.47% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.86 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $29.56 – $37.07 | | Beta | 0.97 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0902 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-18 - Pay date: 2026-09-21 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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 $313.50B 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. ### Does VDIPX pay a dividend? Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VDIPX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.47%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does VDIPX pay dividends? Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is VDIPX's dividend yield? VDIPX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.47%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is VDIPX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VDIPX was 2026-09-18. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will VDIPX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.02% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does VDIPX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VDIPX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does VDIPX cost more than a fund like VOO? VDIPX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.02%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where VDIPX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VDIPX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as VDIPX (0.02%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdipx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdipx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdipx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdipx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdipx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.