Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VXUS

What does VXUS invest in?

The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF is designed to mirror the investment performance of the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index. This benchmark represents a wide range of stocks from companies located worldwide, excluding the United States. It offers extensive coverage across both established (developed) and growing (emerging) international equity markets, utilizing a passive strategy that directly replicates the underlying index's composition.

What is the expense ratio of VXUS?

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) charges an expense ratio of 0.05%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VXUS?

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) manages $646.20B 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 VXUS actively managed or an index fund?

VXUS 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 (VXUS's is 0.05%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was VXUS launched?

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) launched in January 2011 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VXUS performed?

VXUS'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.