Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (VFWPX)
| Fund Assets | 68.11B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000,000 |
| Turnover | 5.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.87 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.69% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.69% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 143.89 |
| YTD Return | 21.94% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 57.17% |
| 52-Week Low | 113.52 |
| 52-Week High | 146.54 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3871 |
| Inception Date | Dec 16, 2010 |
About VFWPX
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares is a passively managed mutual fund designed to provide comprehensive exposure to equity markets outside the United States. The fund seeks to replicate the performance of the FTSE All-World ex US Index, encompassing a broad universe of both developed and emerging market stocks. Employing a full-replication strategy, the portfolio includes thousands of mid- and large-cap companies across various sectors, with leading holdings in industries such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and financial services. Notably, its largest positions typically represent less than 3% of the portfolio each, supporting strong diversification. The fund is characterized by a low expense ratio and a relatively high allocation to emerging markets compared to its peers, enhancing its representation of global equity returns. By maintaining a market-cap-weighted approach, the fund continuously adjusts its holdings to reflect global market dynamics, making it a vital vehicle for institutional investors seeking diversified, low-cost international equity exposure.
Performance
VFWPX had a total return of 17.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.65%.
Equivalent ETF
VFWPX 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 0.06% for VFWPX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VEU | Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund | 0.04% |
Top 10 Holdings
10.76% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 2.75% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 1.24% |
| Slbbh1142 | n/a | 1.17% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 0.98% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 0.97% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 0.78% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 0.78% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 0.71% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 0.70% |
| Novo Nordisk A/S | NOVO.B | 0.68% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.9816 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.4013 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.9665 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.5189 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.961 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.4521 | Mar 18, 2024 |