Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small Capital Index Fund (VFSAX)
| Fund Assets | 14.25B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.16% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 27.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.00 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.57% |
| Dividend Growth | 23.66% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 38.89 |
| YTD Return | 7.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 23.00% |
| 5-Year Return | 30.69% |
| 52-Week Low | 32.02 |
| 52-Week High | 39.98 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 4867 |
| 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.
Performance
VFSAX had a total return of 23.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.76%.
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 0.16% 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
9.99% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Slbbh1142 | n/a | 5.91% |
| Yuan Renminbi | n/a | 1.87% |
| Mktliq 12/31/2049 | n/a | 0.41% |
| Taiwan Union Technology Corporation | 6274 | 0.33% |
| Hudbay Minerals Inc. | HBM | 0.28% |
| Aritzia Inc. | ATZ | 0.27% |
| Finning International Inc. | FTT | 0.25% |
| Accelleron Industries AG | ACLN | 0.23% |
| Macronix International Co., Ltd. | 2337 | 0.23% |
| Compeq Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 2313 | 0.22% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.1314 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.1942 | Jun 24, 2024 |