Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VNQI

What does VNQI invest in?

This ETF provides a straightforward way to gain comprehensive exposure to international real estate equity markets, specifically targeting companies included in the S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Index. This index represents real estate businesses across more than 30 countries. The fund's core objective is to closely mirror the returns of this benchmark, which serves as a key measure for the performance of non-U.S. real estate investment trusts and operating entities. While it presents considerable potential for capital growth, its value can fluctuate more significantly than funds invested in bonds. Therefore, it is best suited for long-term investment strategies where the primary goal is maximizing financial expansion.

What is the expense ratio of VNQI?

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (VNQI) charges an expense ratio of 0.12%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VNQI?

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (VNQI) manages $3.90B 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 VNQI actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was VNQI launched?

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (VNQI) launched in November 2010 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VNQI performed?

VNQI'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.