- What are the top holdings of VFWAX?
- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares holds 3812 securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.
- How many holdings does VFWAX have?
- VFWAX holds 3812 positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.
- What sectors does VFWAX invest in?
- Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFWAX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is VFWAX most exposed to?
- VFWAX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is VFWAX a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows VFWAX'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 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.
