Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)

NYSEARCA: VGK · Real-Time Price · USD
77.51
+0.28 (0.36%)
Jun 16, 2025, 4:00 PM - Market closed
0.36%
Assets $26.02B
Expense Ratio 0.06%
PE Ratio 17.18
Shares Out 361.10M
Dividend (ttm) $2.22
Dividend Yield 2.86%
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 21, 2025
Payout Ratio 49.10%
1-Year Return +14.68%
Volume 3,464,003
Open 77.85
Previous Close 77.23
Day's Range 77.48 - 78.25
52-Week Low 62.02
52-Week High 78.58
Beta 0.94
Holdings 1258
Inception Date Mar 4, 2005

About VGK

Fund Home Page

The Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap index. The fund is passively managed to provide exposure to the developed Europe equity space. It holds stocks of any market capitalization. VGK was launched on Mar 4, 2005 and is issued by Vanguard.

Asset Class Equity
Category Europe Stock
Region Europe
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol VGK
ETF Provider Vanguard
Index Tracked FTSE Developed Europe All Cap

Top 10 Holdings

17.34% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
SAP SE SAP 2.42%
Nestlé S.A. NESN 2.06%
ASML Holding N.V. ASML 1.96%
Novartis AG NOVN 1.70%
Roche Holding AG ROG 1.69%
AstraZeneca PLC AZN 1.62%
Novo Nordisk A/S NOVO.B 1.61%
HSBC Holdings plc HSBA 1.50%
Shell plc SHEL 1.48%
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft SIE 1.29%
View More Holdings

Dividends

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Mar 21, 2025 $0.2935 Mar 25, 2025
Dec 20, 2024 $0.7194 Dec 24, 2024
Sep 20, 2024 $0.1708 Sep 24, 2024
Jun 21, 2024 $1.0317 Jun 25, 2024
Mar 15, 2024 $0.3704 Mar 20, 2024
Dec 18, 2023 $0.4571 Dec 21, 2023
Full Dividend History

News

More investor interest in Europe and Germany in particular: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs Bank Europe CEO Wolfgang Fink discusses the German economy and investor sentiment on the sidelines of the Goldman Sachs European Financials Conference in Berlin.

5 days ago - CNBC International TV

There's more optimism in Europe, Goldman Sachs International Co-CEO says

Goldman Sachs International Co-CEO Anthony Gutman discusses client sentiment, capital markets activity and the outlook for the European economy and financials sector

5 days ago - CNBC International TV

See interesting case for Europe if they can get their act together: BNP Paribas AM

Carmine De Franco of BNP Paribas Asset Management believes European valuations are attractive compared to the U.S., with sector strength lying in health care and defense, instead of technology.

7 days ago - CNBC International TV

Europe Is Pricier This Summer. Its Stocks Aren't.

So far this year international stocks are handily beating their U.S. counterparts. They still have room to run.

7 days ago - Barrons

Will Nvidia Disrupt International Equity ETF Demand?

It's been a great year for international equity ETF investors. Will it persist after Nvidia Q1 results?

17 days ago - ETF Trends

European markets rally after Trump delays tariffs

European shares kicked off the week on a positive note on Monday, recouping the previous session's losses, as markets heaved a sigh of relief after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed his threat to im...

20 days ago - Fast Company

French Inflation Declines, Opening Door to ECB Rate Cut

Consumer prices were 0.6% higher on year in May, cooling more than expected and likely clearing the way for an expected ECB rate cut next month.

20 days ago - WSJ

European stocks edge higher after Trump delays 50% tariffs on EU

European shares traded in positive territory on Monday.

21 days ago - CNBC

European stocks recover after Trump delays EU tariffs in hopes of deal

European shares kicked off the week on a positive note on Monday, recouping the previous session's losses, as markets heaved a sigh of relief after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed his threat to im...

21 days ago - Reuters

A New Catalyst Could Work In VGK's Favor

I am upgrading my rating on VGK as Europe enters a phase of both monetary and fiscal expansion, which could support equity markets. At the center of my focus: ECB rate cuts and Germany's easing of fis...

27 days ago - Seeking Alpha

The Balancing Act Between Domestic & International Equity Exposure

In equity investing, the ongoing debate this year has been between leaning into domestic bias and diving into international diversification with intention. We know that good portfolio construction is ...

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5 weeks ago - ETF Trends

April ECB Decision: Inflation Progress Permits An ECB Cut

The ECB cut its policy rates, driven by positive inflation trends, marking the third straight quarter-point cut in 2025. The ECB's disinflation process is progressing well, with services inflation eas...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

ECB Is Poised for Seventh Rate Cut. Why It's Easing Faster than the Fed.

The European Central Bank is expected to reduce its benchmark lending rate for the seventh time since it started lowering borrowing costs in June.

2 months ago - Barrons

European markets move higher as President Trump's tariff exemptions boost stocks

Sky News' Wilfred Frost joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' with the latest global markets report as well as details on his new docu-series premiering on next Sunday on MSNBC.

2 months ago - CNBC Television

Faced with U.S. tariffs, some in Europe want to draw closer to China. But that could come at a steep price for the continent's beleaguered economy.

For Europe, doubling down on its relationship with China could come at a steep price—including the loss of its storied auto industry.

2 months ago - WSJ

ETF flows surge as investors seek safety amid market volatility

Frank Holland reports on ETF flows, noting shifts away from major index funds and into bonds and European stocks as investors react to U.S. market volatility.

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2 months ago - CNBC Television

Deutsche Bank's Deepak Puri talks investing in Europe

Deepak Puri, Deutsche Bank Private Bank CIO, and Kristina Hooper, Invesco chief global market strategist, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.

3 months ago - CNBC Television

European stocks will continue outperforming U.S.: Porta Advisors

Beat Wittmann, chairman and partner at Porta Advisors, discusses the outlook for global equity markets.

3 months ago - CNBC International TV

European Stock Markets Surge As U.S. Stock Market Sags

Plans to increase defense and infrastructure spending offer compelling economic benefits for Germany's lagging manufacturing sector. The US seems to be dramatically reducing spending through its Depar...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Why the catchup trade may be overseas

In today's strategy session, Yahoo Finance markets reporter Josh Schafer examines why investors might benefit from exploring stock opportunities beyond the US as domestic markets (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) ...

Other symbols: EEM
4 months ago - Yahoo Finance

After Brexit Came Regrexit - What's Next?

Absolute Return Partners is a London-based investment advisory business. Founded by Niels Jensen in 2002, it focuses on providing bespoke alternative investment solutions to institutional investors.

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Tariffs Will Be Especially Bad for Europe. What They Mean for European Stocks.

The continent's economies are weaker than those in North America.

Other symbols: IEURIEV
4 months ago - Barrons

Emerging Energy Crisis On Top Of Deeper Problems Suggest VGK ETF Is Floating On Market Complacency

Despite VGK's favorable valuation and decent performance, ongoing European economic and energy crises make it a sell until conditions improve. Europe's worsening natural gas shortage and geopolitical ...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

VGK ETF: Tariffs Don't Matter, European Fate May Be Decided

As the threat of new tariffs on Europe draws closer, the price of Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF has shown unusual growth. The VGK ETF's recent price increase is driven by strong Q4 earnings expectations fo...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

U.S., European Stocks Rise Despite Looming Risks

Investors in US stocks are clearly focusing on positive catalysts such as the potential for significant deregulation under the incoming Trump administration. We also saw stocks in Europe ignore fears ...

6 months ago - Seeking Alpha