Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (VFWSX)
| Fund Assets | 71.34B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.05% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 5.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
| Dividend Growth | 10.70% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 140.25 |
| YTD Return | 25.31% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.16% |
| 5-Year Return | 65.97% |
| 52-Week Low | 107.20 |
| 52-Week High | 141.15 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 3870 |
| 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 17.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.66%.
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
10.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 2.98% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 1.38% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 0.93% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 0.87% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 0.85% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 0.76% |
| Vanguard Cmt Funds-Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund - Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund | n/a | 0.76% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 0.70% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 0.70% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 0.70% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.4835 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.9014 | Jun 24, 2024 |