Vanguard FTSE All-Wld ex-US SmCp Idx Adm (VFSAX)

Fund Assets	13.99B
Expense Ratio	0.161%
Min. Investment	$3,000
Turnover	27.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.09
Dividend Yield	2.88%
Dividend Growth	11.76%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 18, 2026

Previous Close	38.15
YTD Return	7.14%
1-Year Return	10.65%
5-Year Return	30.88%
52-Week Low	33.86
52-Week High	40.00
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	4910
Inception Date	Feb 7, 2019

About VFSAX

This index-tracking investment vehicle offers shareholders a cost-effective way to gain exposure to the equity of smaller companies operating in international markets. Its aim is to replicate the performance of an underlying index composed of small-sized enterprises located across a broad range of developed regions, such as Europe, the Pacific Rim, and Canada, as well as in emerging economies. Beyond the usual risks associated with stock market investments, this fund also carries susceptibility to currency fluctuations and specific country-level economic or political risks. Furthermore, its concentration on smaller capitalization stocks means it may exhibit more significant price volatility compared to funds that invest in larger, more established companies. For investors with a long-term outlook seeking to diversify their holdings with non-U.S. small-cap assets, this fund could be a valuable component of a globally diversified portfolio.

• Fund Family: Vanguard
• Category: Foreign Small/Mid Blend
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: VFSAX
• Share Class: Admiral Shares
• Index: FTSE Global Small Cap ex-US Net Tax NR USD

Performance

VFSAX had a total return of 10.65% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.35%.

Equivalent ETF

VFSAX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VSS, the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.06% compared to 0.161% for VFSAX.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio
VSS	Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF	0.06%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
VFSNX	Institutional Shares	0.08%

Top 10 Holdings

9.90% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Slbbh1142	n/a	5.90%
Yuan Renminbi	n/a	1.99%
Hudbay Minerals Inc.	HBM	0.31%
Taiwan Union Technology Corporation	6274	0.28%
Eldorado Gold Corporation	ELD	0.27%
DPM Metals Inc.	DPM	0.24%
LandMark Optoelectronics Corporation	3081	0.23%
Aritzia Inc.	ATZ	0.23%
Gaztransport & Technigaz SA	GTT	0.22%
Storebrand ASA	STB	0.22%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 18, 2026	$0.0631	Sep 21, 2026
Jun 18, 2026	$0.2021	Jun 22, 2026
Dec 19, 2025	$0.8203	Dec 22, 2025
Sep 19, 2025	$0.1804	Sep 22, 2025
Jun 20, 2025	$0.1699	Jun 23, 2025
Dec 20, 2024	$0.621	Dec 23, 2024

Data Sources: Tiingo, Financial Modeling Prep, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Financial Modeling Prep. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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