- What does VTMNX invest in?
- This passively managed investment offers an economical path to broad diversification across large, mid, and small-capitalization businesses operating in developed economies outside the U.S. As its investments are focused on international equities, this fund may exhibit more significant price fluctuations than those concentrated solely within the domestic market. In addition to the inherent risks of stock market investing, currency exchange rate volatility also presents a potential concern. Furthermore, if a substantial portion of the fund's capital is allocated to a single nation or geographic area, any underperformance in that specific region could have an outsized negative effect on the fund's overall returns. Long-term investors might find this fund to be a valuable addition, serving as a strategic counterbalance to a well-rounded U.S. equity portfolio.
- What is the expense ratio of VTMNX?
- Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Institutional Shares (VTMNX) charges an expense ratio of 0.03%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is VTMNX?
- Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Institutional Shares (VTMNX) manages $316.30B 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 VTMNX actively managed or an index fund?
- VTMNX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was VTMNX launched?
- Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Institutional Shares (VTMNX) launched in January 2001 and is managed by Vanguard.
- How has VTMNX performed?
- VTMNX'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.
