Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares (VFWSX)
| Fund Assets | 90.61B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.05% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
| Dividend Growth | 19.42% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 148.11 |
| YTD Return | -0.64% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.96% |
| 5-Year Return | 40.18% |
| 52-Week Low | 107.20 |
| 52-Week High | 161.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3915 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2007 |
About VFWSX
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares is a passively managed mutual fund designed to provide comprehensive exposure to international equity markets, excluding the United States. The fund aims to track the performance of the FTSE All-World ex US Index, covering thousands of stocks from both developed and emerging markets across Europe, the Pacific region, Canada, and various emerging economies. By employing a full-replication investment strategy, the fund holds a diversified market-cap-weighted portfolio, targeting primarily mid- and large-cap companies. This structure results in broad diversification, with no single stock dominating the fund’s holdings and its top ten positions typically accounting for a modest portion of total assets. The fund is widely recognized for its low expense ratio and serves as a core holding for institutional investors seeking global equity diversification outside the U.S. Its significant allocation to emerging markets distinguishes it from many international funds, offering exposure to a wider range of growth opportunities. Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares plays a key role in facilitating institutional access to global equity markets while maintaining cost efficiency and robust diversification.
Performance
VFWSX had a total return of 19.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.80%.
Equivalent ETF
VFWSX 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 0.05% for VFWSX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VEU | Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund | 0.04% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VFWAX | Admiral Shares | 0.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
13.10% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 3.76% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 1.75% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 1.43% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 1.01% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 1.00% |
| Slbbh1142 | n/a | 0.91% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 0.83% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 0.81% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 0.80% |
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 0.80% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.2191 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $2.4757 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.6926 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.9208 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.3727 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.8499 | Dec 23, 2024 |