Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)
| Assets | $19.12B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.11% |
| PE Ratio | 14.30 |
| Shares Out | 290.49M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.19 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 46.67% |
| 1-Year Return | +6.08% |
| Volume | 1,133,541 |
| Open | 66.19 |
| Previous Close | 65.89 |
| Day's Range | 66.10 - 66.52 |
| 52-Week Low | 55.06 |
| 52-Week High | 67.78 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Holdings | 1296 |
| 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
19.70% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S Class B | NOVO B.CO | 3.20% |
| ASML Holding NV | ASML.AS | 3.09% |
| Nestle SA | NESN.SW | 2.29% |
| Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | MC.PA | 1.80% |
| Shell PLC | SHEL.L | 1.74% |
| SAP SE | SAP.DE | 1.72% |
| Novartis AG Registered Shares | NOVN.SW | 1.62% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN.L | 1.60% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG.SW | 1.43% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | HSBA.L | 1.21% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.3704 | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.4571 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| 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 |
News
European stocks eye record after good earnings and strong U.K. retail sales data
European stocks eyed fresh record highs on Friday as sentiment was lifted by upbeat U.K. retail sales data and strong results from a raft of top companies.
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.
German stocks near fresh record on growth and energy cost optimism
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.
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.
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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.
Ukraine War Takes Toll on Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)
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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.
Europe Still Offers Cyclicality at a Discount: JPM's Peters
Apr.19 -- Grace Peters, EMEA head of investment strategy at JPMorgan Private Bank, discusses investing in European equities. She speaks with Francine Lacqua on “Bloomberg Surveillance Early Edition.
European stocks are still 'very, very attractively priced' at record highs, strategist says
"There's a significant discount" for buying European stocks that could grow as much as if not more than their U.S. counterparts, strategist Gina Sanchez says.
European Stocks Are Cheap Now: Ian Harnett
Nov.25 -- Ian Harnett of Absolute Strategy Research talks about European stocks. He is on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close.
Japanese, European Equities Can Go Higher: LGT Bank's Hofer
Nov.11 -- Stefan Hofer, Asia managing director and chief investment strategist at LGT Bank Ltd., discusses the rally in Japanese stocks, emerging markets and his outlook for the U.S. dollar.
We're Close to Buying Opportunity for European Equities: UBS' Brown
Oct.29 -- Evan Brown of UBS Asset Management is bullish on European equities. He's on "Bloomberg Surveillance.
50/50 chance of Europe going into recession: Mohamed El-Erian
Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz chief economic advisor, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the spike in coronavirus cases in Europe and what it means for the U.S. and the global economy.
Hard to See How Europe Avoids Double-Dip Recession: Plurimi CIO
Oct.27 -- Patrick Armstrong, chief investment officer at Plurimi Wealth, discusses the market implications of what he sees as “soft forms of lockdowns” in Europe due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. He s...
Eurozone Business Activity Shrinks As Fear Creeps Back
The flash composite PMI for the region dropped from 50.4 in September to 49.4 in October.