Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VGK

What does VGK invest in?

This ETF endeavors to replicate the investment returns of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index, an benchmark that captures the performance of equities from companies situated in Europe's key economic regions. Its portfolio contains shares from firms based in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The fund is managed passively, employing a full-replication strategy.

What is the expense ratio of VGK?

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) charges an expense ratio of 0.06%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VGK?

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) manages $37.90B 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 VGK actively managed or an index fund?

VGK 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 (VGK's is 0.06%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was VGK launched?

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) launched in March 2005 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VGK performed?

VGK'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.