Frequently Asked Questions About VFWAX

What does VFWAX invest in?

This index fund provides investors with an economical means of accessing international stock markets outside of the United States. It endeavors to mirror the performance of an index composed of companies from both established regions, including Europe, the Pacific, and Canada, as well as rapidly developing emerging economies. Beyond the inherent risks of equity investments, this fund is also susceptible to foreign exchange rate movements and country-specific geopolitical or economic risks. Its allocation to emerging markets means it may exhibit higher volatility when compared to other international funds. Patient investors aiming to diversify their portfolio with non-U.S. market exposure could consider this fund as a constituent of a broader investment strategy.

What is the expense ratio of VFWAX?

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFWAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.08%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VFWAX?

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFWAX) manages $95.70B 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 VFWAX actively managed or an index fund?

VFWAX 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 (VFWAX's is 0.08%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was VFWAX launched?

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFWAX) launched in September 2011 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VFWAX performed?

VFWAX'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.

VFWAX

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares

NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services

$50.22$0.86−1.68%

Market closed·Oct 23 4:00 PM EDT

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$50.22−$0.86 (−1.68%)today

+28.31%CAGR +5.11%

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Sep 27, 2011Oct 26, 2021 → Oct 26, 2026· 5.0 yrsOct 26, 2026

Key Metrics

DistributionDividend Tab

Annual Distribution (FWD)$1.20

Distribution Yield (FWD)2.39%

Annual Distribution (TTM)$1.20

Distribution Yield (TTM)2.39%

Distribution Growth (5Y)−12.1%

FrequencyQuarterly

Most Recent$0.12

Ex-Dividend DateSep 18

Payment DateSep 21

DiversificationDiversification Tab

Holdings3,639

Top 10 Weight14.9%

Top 25 Weight22.7%

Effective Holdings190

Sectors12

Largest Holding2330.TW · 4.7%

Largest SectorFinancial Services · 24.1%

Asset ClassInternational Equity

StrategyPassive Index

Cost & RiskExpenses Tab

Expense Ratio0.08%

Cost per 10k Invested$8.00

AUM$95.70B

Avg Daily Volume—

Price$50.22

NAV$50.11

Premium / Discount+0.22%

52-Week Range$43.62 – $53.60

Beta0.91

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Issuer: Vanguard
Asset Class: International Equity
Strategy: Passive Index
Inception: September 27, 2011
Fund Type: Mutual Fund
Domicile: US
Currency: USD
ISIN: US9219377366
CUSIP: 921937736
Website: investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vfwax

Peers

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VEU

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF

Cap

$95.8B

VYM

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Cap

$95.8B

VHYAX

Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares

Cap

$95.8B

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Frequently Asked Questions About VFWAX

What does VFWAX invest in?: This index fund provides investors with an economical means of accessing international stock markets outside of the United States. It endeavors to mirror the performance of an index composed of companies from both established regions, including Europe, the Pacific, and Canada, as well as rapidly developing emerging economies. Beyond the inherent risks of equity investments, this fund is also susceptible to foreign exchange rate movements and country-specific geopolitical or economic risks. Its allocation to emerging markets means it may exhibit higher volatility when compared to other international funds. Patient investors aiming to diversify their portfolio with non-U.S. market exposure could consider this fund as a constituent of a broader investment strategy.
What is the expense ratio of VFWAX?: Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFWAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.08%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
How big is VFWAX?: Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFWAX) manages $95.70B 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 VFWAX actively managed or an index fund?: VFWAX 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 (VFWAX's is 0.08%) because there's no security selection cost.
When was VFWAX launched?: Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFWAX) launched in September 2011 and is managed by Vanguard.
How has VFWAX performed?: VFWAX'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.