# Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vsgx 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: Passive Index · Inception: 2018-09-18 This exchange-traded fund (ETF) aims to replicate the investment performance of the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Choice Index. It builds its portfolio from a broad selection of international companies, spanning large, mid, and small market capitalizations, with individual holdings weighted by their market value. The fund employs a passively managed, index-sampling strategy, meticulously applying environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) screens to its holdings. It systematically excludes businesses involved in sectors such as adult entertainment, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and gam... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $78.24 | | Expense Ratio | 0.10% | | Assets Under Management | $6.70B | | NAV | $78.09 | | Holdings Count | 6429 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 3.10% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $2.43 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $67.88 – $85.16 | | Beta | 0.97 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.4688 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-18 - Pay date: 2026-09-22 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VSGX invest in? This exchange-traded fund (ETF) aims to replicate the investment performance of the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Choice Index. It builds its portfolio from a broad selection of international companies, spanning large, mid, and small market capitalizations, with individual holdings weighted by their market value. The fund employs a passively managed, index-sampling strategy, meticulously applying environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) screens to its holdings. It systematically excludes businesses involved in sectors such as adult entertainment, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and gambling. Additionally, it steers clear of companies linked to controversial weapons, including chemical and biological weapons, cluster munitions, anti-personnel landmines, nuclear weapons, conventional military systems, and civilian firearms. The fund also eschews companies significantly involved in nuclear power generation or those with substantial ties to fossil fuels, encompassing coal, oil, and natural gas. Beyond these industry-specific exclusions, the ETF filters out companies that fail to meet stringent standards for labor practices, human rights, environmental stewardship, and anti-corruption protocols. Furthermore, it avoids entities that do not satisfy specific diversity benchmarks, specifically those failing to meet at least two of the following diversity indicators: the presence of at least one woman on their board of directors, the establishment of clear diversity policies, and the implementation of diversity management systems. FTSE's rigorous index methodology evaluates prospective holdings based on their degree of involvement, revenue thresholds, and the precise nature of their operations within the excluded categories. This comprehensive screening spans all dimensions of prohibited activities, from direct production and distribution within entertainment or vice industries, to extraction, refining, transportation, and power generation across the fossil fuel sector, and the manufacturing or supply of components for various controversial weapons. FTSE's proprietary analytical framework assesses these intricate factors, including the severity of any controversies, to ensure the precise and nuanced application of its exclusion rules, recognizing that criteria may vary based on the specific activity or industry segment. ### What is the expense ratio of VSGX? Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX) charges an expense ratio of 0.10%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is VSGX? Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX) manages $6.70B 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 VSGX actively managed or an index fund? VSGX 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 (VSGX's is 0.10%) because there's no security selection cost. ### When was VSGX launched? Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX) launched in September 2018 and is managed by Vanguard. ### How has VSGX performed? VSGX'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 VSGX pay a dividend? Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.10%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does VSGX pay dividends? Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is VSGX's dividend yield? VSGX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.10%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is VSGX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VSGX was 2026-09-18. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will VSGX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.10% 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 VSGX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VSGX'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 VSGX cost more than a fund like VOO? VSGX is a passive index fund (current expense ratio 0.10%). Differences from broad-market ETFs like VOO usually come from index licensing fees, asset class (bond funds typically run cheaper than equity), or fund scale (smaller funds spread fixed operating costs across less AUM). ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VSGX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as VSGX (0.10%) 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/vsgx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vsgx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vsgx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vsgx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vsgx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.