Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)
| Assets | $17.76B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.11% |
| PE Ratio | 13.25 |
| Shares Out | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.97 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.20% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Payout Ratio | 42.36% |
| 1-Year Return | +10.88% |
| Volume | 1,795,017 |
| Open | 61.66 |
| Previous Close | 61.76 |
| Day's Range | 61.42 - 61.79 |
| 52-Week Low | 54.92 |
| 52-Week High | 63.82 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Holdings | 1324 |
| Inception Date | Mar 4, 2005 |
About VGK
Fund Home PageThe 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.
Top 10 Holdings
20.10% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S Class B | NOVO B.CO | 2.93% |
| Nestle SA | NESN.SW | 2.79% |
| ASML Holding NV | ASML.AS | 2.30% |
| Shell PLC | SHEL.L | 2.10% |
| Novartis AG Registered Shares | NOVN.SW | 1.88% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN.L | 1.79% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG.SW | 1.73% |
| Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | MC.PA | 1.72% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE.PA | 1.45% |
| SAP SE | SAP.DE | 1.43% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2023 | $0.2606 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $1.099 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Mar 20, 2023 | $0.2125 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.3979 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | $0.2176 | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $1.0479 | Jun 24, 2022 |
News
Mark Zuckerberg's Foundation Sold DoorDash, Bought Up Vanguard Europe ETF
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative exited its investment in DoorDash, and materially raised an investment in the Vanguard FTSE Europe exchange-traded fund in the third quarter.
Despite War in Ukraine, Polish Stocks Up YTD
The Russia-Ukraine war entered its 19th month in the second half of September. Despite this, the violence shows no signs of letting up.
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Germany's blue-chip index is a eyeing a fresh record as investors warm to its tech-lite mix of relatively lowly-valued but high quality industrials, carmakers, insurance and healthcare companies.
ETF Issuer League: American Century Gets EM Boost
Emerging markets have been a popular place for equities-hungry investors wary of a looming U.S. recession this year, and that didn't stop over the last week.
The ECB's Tough Balancing Act
The central bank is trying to balance concerns about financial stability and inflation.
Global Markets Wrap: Europe ETFs Remain in Focus
Two of the largest Europe-focused ETFs have brought in over $6 billion this year.
ETF Growth Continues Despite Tough Market
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How To Invest In Ukraine: Top Ukrainian Stocks On Global Markets
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European markets extend losses as Russia halts gas supplies
CNBC's Joumanna Bercetche joins 'Squawk Box' to report how Russia's halt of gas flows to Europe is impacting markets.
Europe, Germany ETFs Rally on Easing Energy Fears
European markets rallied on Tuesday to a more than five-week high, with Germany country-specific exchange traded funds leading the charge, as Russia restarted gas flows to Europe through the Nord Stre...
Ukraine War Takes Toll on Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)
As Robert Burns wrote in his poem To a Mouse, "The best laid schemes o' Mice an' Men" often go awry. Last year, we added Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) to the Kiplinger ETF 20, our list of the best ch...
Presidential Election Risks Suddenly Grips France, Europe ETFs
France's country-specific exchange traded fund plunged Tuesday, lagging behind European markets, as investors suddenly began to scrutinize the political risks in the upcoming presidential elections ca...
Options traders see bearish activity in this Europe ETF
"Halftime Report" trader Jon Najarian spots unusual activity in the options market
Europe ETFs Are Suffering From Low Investor Confidence
Europe exchange traded funds have been under pressure this year, and the immediate future prospects don't look all that promising. Year-to-date, the Vanguard FTSE Europe Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEArc...
Europe ETFs Are Recovering from Russia-Ukraine Volatility
European markets and region-related exchange traded funds were higher Thursday, nearly recouping their losses since Russia invaded Ukraine and geopolitical risk rattled sentiment. Over the past week, ...
6 US ETFs With Significant Ukraine Exposure
The conflict in Ukraine has evolved from grave tension to war. On Thursday, President Joe Biden further condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine, saying the White House is imposing new sanctions on four ...
Covid-19 Resurgence, Lockdowns Threaten Europe ETF Rebound
Europe region-related exchange traded funds slipped Monday, testing their short-term trend lines, as the resurgence in Covid-19 cases triggered new lockdowns and weighed on the Eurozone's economic out...
France ETFs Brush Off Coronavirus Concerns, Look to Improving Economy
Despite a rise in Covid-19 Delta variant cases, the French economic outlook has improved over the summer as the vaccination rollout helped end the disruptions to normal activity, fueling a brighter ou...
In a Record European Earnings Season, Why Is the Share Price Reaction Falling Flat?
European companies are beating earnings expectations at a record rate in the first quarter, but the share price reaction has been negatively skewed, Morgan Stanley strategists noted.
Europe slips into technical recession in first quarter, as lockdowns took toll
The European economy shrank again in the first three months of the year, entering an expected technical recession after having shrank in the last quarter of 2020.