Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFWAX)
| Fund Assets | 94.42B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.55% |
| Dividend Growth | 19.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 52.78 |
| YTD Return | 15.11% |
| 1-Year Return | 31.09% |
| 5-Year Return | 53.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 40.28 |
| 52-Week High | 52.85 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3913 |
| Inception Date | Sep 27, 2011 |
About VFWAX
This index fund provides investors with an economical means of accessing international stock markets outside of the United States. It endeavors to mirror the performance of an index composed of companies from both established regions, including Europe, the Pacific, and Canada, as well as rapidly developing emerging economies. Beyond the inherent risks of equity investments, this fund is also susceptible to foreign exchange rate movements and country-specific geopolitical or economic risks. Its allocation to emerging markets means it may exhibit higher volatility when compared to other international funds. Patient investors aiming to diversify their portfolio with non-U.S. market exposure could consider this fund as a constituent of a broader investment strategy.
Performance
VFWAX had a total return of 31.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.24%.
Equivalent ETF
VFWAX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VEU, the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.04% compared to 0.08% for VFWAX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VEU | Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund | 0.04% |
Top 10 Holdings
13.61% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 4.25% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 1.79% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 1.42% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 1.22% |
| Slbbh1142 | n/a | 1.00% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 0.95% |
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 0.80% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 0.74% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROP | 0.72% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 0.72% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.0656 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.7776 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.2153 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.2875 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.1149 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.5808 | Dec 23, 2024 |