- What does VFSAX invest in?
- This index-tracking investment vehicle offers shareholders a cost-effective way to gain exposure to the equity of smaller companies operating in international markets. Its aim is to replicate the performance of an underlying index composed of small-sized enterprises located across a broad range of developed regions, such as Europe, the Pacific Rim, and Canada, as well as in emerging economies. Beyond the usual risks associated with stock market investments, this fund also carries susceptibility to currency fluctuations and specific country-level economic or political risks. Furthermore, its concentration on smaller capitalization stocks means it may exhibit more significant price volatility compared to funds that invest in larger, more established companies. For investors with a long-term outlook seeking to diversify their holdings with non-U.S. small-cap assets, this fund could be a valuable component of a globally diversified portfolio.
- What is the expense ratio of VFSAX?
- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFSAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.16%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is VFSAX?
- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFSAX) manages $13.80B 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 VFSAX actively managed or an index fund?
- VFSAX is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (VFSAX's is 0.16%) because there's no security selection cost.
- When was VFSAX launched?
- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFSAX) launched in February 2019 and is managed by Vanguard.
- How has VFSAX performed?
- VFSAX'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.
