# Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (VNQI): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vnqi for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: Global Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2010-11-01 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... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $42.71 | | Expense Ratio | 0.12% | | Assets Under Management | $3.60B | | NAV | $42.69 | | Holdings Count | 682 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 5.05% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $2.16 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $41.53 – $50.88 | | Beta | 0.95 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $2.1561 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-19 - Pay date: 2025-12-23 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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 $3.60B 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. ### Does VNQI pay a dividend? Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (VNQI) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.05%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does VNQI pay dividends? Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is VNQI's dividend yield? VNQI's trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.05%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is VNQI's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VNQI was 2025-12-19. 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 VNQI's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.12% 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 VNQI charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VNQI'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 VNQI cost more than a fund like VOO? VNQI's strategy (current expense ratio 0.12%) 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 VNQI sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VNQI? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as VNQI (0.12%) 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/vnqi - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vnqi/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vnqi/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vnqi/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vnqi/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.