Vanguard Total World Stock ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VT

What does VT invest in?

This exchange-traded fund (ETF) diversifies investments across a broad spectrum of global companies, including those based in the United States and abroad. Its aim is to mirror the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap Index, which spans businesses operating in both well-developed and rapidly expanding markets worldwide. While it presents considerable opportunities for capital appreciation, it also carries a heightened level of risk; its market price may exhibit greater volatility than funds concentrated on a single country or region. Therefore, this investment is most appropriate for those with an extended time horizon.

What is the expense ratio of VT?

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) charges an expense ratio of 0.06%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VT?

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) manages $97.00B 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 VT actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was VT launched?

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) launched in June 2008 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VT performed?

VT'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.