Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares

Frequently Asked Questions About VIAAX

What does VIAAX invest in?

This fund provides an economical pathway for investors to gain exposure to a selection of high-quality international businesses known for their consistent ability and dedication to increasing dividends over time. It aims to mirror the performance of a specially constructed, modified market-capitalization-weighted index. This benchmark consists of stocks of all sizes from developed and emerging markets globally, excluding the U.S., specifically chosen for their historical track record of annual dividend growth. Investing in non-U.S. equities means the fund may experience greater price fluctuations compared to funds focused solely on domestic markets. There is also the potential for dividend-paying stocks to underperform the broader stock market during certain investment periods. This fund could be appropriate for long-term investors seeking both income and international exposure to companies prioritizing dividend distributions. For 75% of its total assets, the fund is constrained from acquiring more than 10% of the voting shares of any single issuer, or investing more than 5% of its total assets in any one issuer, except when necessary to align with its target index's composition. These limitations do not extend to investments in U.S. government or agency obligations.

What is the expense ratio of VIAAX?

Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares (VIAAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.16%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VIAAX?

Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares (VIAAX) manages $9.20B 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 VIAAX actively managed or an index fund?

VIAAX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was VIAAX launched?

Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares (VIAAX) launched in March 2016 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VIAAX performed?

VIAAX'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.