Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares (VWIGX)
| Fund Assets | 44.40B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 23.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.73% |
| Dividend Growth | -21.77% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 37.13 |
| YTD Return | 3.88% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.10% |
| 5-Year Return | -9.00% |
| 52-Week Low | 32.77 |
| 52-Week High | 39.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.08 |
| Holdings | 160 |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 1981 |
About VWIGX
This fund primarily targets rapidly expanding companies situated outside the United States. Launched in 1981, it employs an assertive investment strategy aimed at leveraging opportunities presented by global economic growth. For example, a compelling prospect might be an international consumer brand experiencing significant earnings acceleration. Due to its exposure to foreign equities across both developed and emerging markets, this fund inherently carries a higher level of volatility compared to a purely domestic investment. It is often considered a valuable addition for investors seeking to complement an already diversified stock portfolio.
Performance
VWIGX had a total return of 9.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.18%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIATX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class M | 1.39% |
| FCPCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class C | 1.89% |
| FCPAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A | 1.14% |
| FIDZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class Z | 0.78% |
| FCPIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class I | 0.89% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VWILX | Admiral Shares | 0.26% |
Top 10 Holdings
29.70% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 7.03% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 3.55% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. | MELI | 3.24% |
| Spotify Technology S.A. | SPOT | 2.85% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 2.38% |
| Nu Holdings Ltd. | NU | 2.27% |
| BYD Co Ltd Class H | BY6.DE | 2.26% |
| Sea Limited | SE | 2.13% |
| Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited | 300750 | 2.03% |
| Atlas Copco AB (publ) | ATCO.A | 1.97% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $2.41869 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $3.0918 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.58423 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $1.96151 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $6.069 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | $0.1063 | Dec 17, 2020 |