- 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 $94.90B 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.
