Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares

Frequently Asked Questions About VTWAX

What does VTWAX invest in?

This fund provides investors with an economical way to achieve extensive exposure to global equity markets, covering companies in the United States, well-established international economies, and developing nations. Beyond the general volatility associated with stock markets, potential investors should also be aware of foreign exchange rate fluctuations and specific country-level risks. This investment is suitable for long-term participants seeking broad worldwide stock market involvement who are prepared for the inherent price swings of equity investments.

What is the expense ratio of VTWAX?

Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTWAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.09%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VTWAX?

Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTWAX) 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 VTWAX actively managed or an index fund?

VTWAX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was VTWAX launched?

Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTWAX) launched in February 2019 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VTWAX performed?

VTWAX'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.