# Vanguard International Explorer Fund (VINEX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vinex for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: International Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1996-11-04 This fund aims to identify rapidly growing small-capitalization companies expected to surpass overall market performance. It primarily allocates capital to developed European and Pacific economies, with a smaller portion directed toward emerging markets. The portfolio demonstrates substantial diversification, encompassing more than 300 individual stocks across over two dozen nations. Investors should be aware that, in addition to the standard risks inherent in stock markets, investment strategies, and management, the fund also faces challenges related to currency exchange rates and country-... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $21.73 | | Expense Ratio | 0.46% | | Assets Under Management | $1.50B | | NAV | $21.73 | | Holdings Count | 350 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 3.88% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.84 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $19.57 – $23.22 | | Beta | 1.08 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.8428 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-17 - Pay date: 2025-12-18 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VINEX invest in? This fund aims to identify rapidly growing small-capitalization companies expected to surpass overall market performance. It primarily allocates capital to developed European and Pacific economies, with a smaller portion directed toward emerging markets. The portfolio demonstrates substantial diversification, encompassing more than 300 individual stocks across over two dozen nations. Investors should be aware that, in addition to the standard risks inherent in stock markets, investment strategies, and management, the fund also faces challenges related to currency exchange rates and country-specific factors. Moreover, its emphasis on smaller companies suggests a potential for increased price volatility, as these firms typically exhibit greater instability compared to larger corporations. This investment option may be particularly suitable for long-term investors looking to enhance an already diversified global portfolio. ### What is the expense ratio of VINEX? Vanguard International Explorer Fund (VINEX) charges an expense ratio of 0.46%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is VINEX? Vanguard International Explorer Fund (VINEX) manages $1.50B 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 VINEX actively managed or an index fund? VINEX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was VINEX launched? Vanguard International Explorer Fund (VINEX) launched in November 1996 and is managed by Vanguard. ### How has VINEX performed? VINEX'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. ### Does VINEX pay a dividend? Vanguard International Explorer Fund (VINEX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.88%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does VINEX pay dividends? Vanguard International Explorer Fund pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is VINEX's dividend yield? VINEX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.88%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is VINEX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VINEX was 2025-12-17. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will VINEX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.46% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does VINEX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VINEX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does VINEX cost more than a fund like VOO? VINEX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.46%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where VINEX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VINEX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as VINEX (0.46%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vinex - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vinex/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vinex/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vinex/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vinex/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.