Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VSS

What does VSS invest in?

This ETF, known as the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF, is designed to mirror the performance of the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index. It offers investors a straightforward avenue for achieving comprehensive exposure to a broad array of smaller companies in both established and developing markets worldwide, specifically outside the United States. The fund is managed passively, employing an index sampling technique to achieve its investment objective.

What is the expense ratio of VSS?

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) charges an expense ratio of 0.06%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VSS?

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) manages $13.80B 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 VSS actively managed or an index fund?

VSS 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 (VSS's is 0.06%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was VSS launched?

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) launched in April 2009 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VSS performed?

VSS'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.