- What are the top holdings of VFSAX?
- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares holds 4784 securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.
- How many holdings does VFSAX have?
- VFSAX holds 4784 positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.
- What sectors does VFSAX invest in?
- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFSAX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is VFSAX most exposed to?
- VFSAX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is VFSAX a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows VFSAX's geographic exposure. Funds with > 95% US weight are effectively US-only; international or global funds will show meaningful weights across multiple countries.
- 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.
