About VESIX
Vanguard European Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund designed to provide institutional investors with comprehensive exposure to the developed European equity markets. By tracking a benchmark index, the fund invests in a broad selection of more than 1,200 stocks from major European countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, and other developed markets. Its portfolio spans a range of sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, energy, and financial services, reflecting the diversity of the European economy. Major holdings include leading companies like SAP SE, ASML Holding NV, Novo Nordisk, and Nestlé. Known for its low cost structure and efficient indexing approach, the fund features a very low expense ratio and typically low portfolio turnover. It plays a significant role for investors seeking diversified, passively managed access to the European stock market, serving as a core holding for institutions aiming to capture the performance of developed European equities while maintaining broad diversification and cost efficiency.
Fund Family Vanguard
Category Europe Stock
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VESIX
Share Class Institutional Shares
Index FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Net Tax (US RIC) TR
VESIX had a total return of 32.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.25%.
