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VDGvsESGDETF Comparison

ETF 1

VDG

Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Growth Index ETF

This fund is part of

DM Large & Mid Cap

+0.44%

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ETF 2

ESGD

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF

This fund is part of

DM Large & Mid Cap

+0.44%

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Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Growth Index ETF (VDG) and iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) belong to the same industry segment: DM Large & Mid Cap. VDG's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Industrials. In contrast, ESGD's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Technology. VDG is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.08%, versus 0.2% for ESGD. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VDG and ESGD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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VDG vs ESGD performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 10/27/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	VDG ESGD	-3.26%-0.97%	-1.48%+0.07%	n/a+9.88%	n/a+11.87%	n/a+71.88%	n/a+49.43%
Flows	VDG ESGD	-+$31M	+$16M+$117M	-+$108M	-+$512M	-+$1.25B	-+$2.26B

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	VDG ESGD	+16.42%+12.22%	n/a+15.97%	n/a+15.05%	n/a+16.37%
Max drawdown	VDG ESGD	-8.52%-5.55%	n/a-11.76%	n/a-13.54%	n/a-29.70%
Max drawdown duration	VDG ESGD	75d63d	n/a108d	n/a40d	n/a835d

Trading data

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	VDG	ESGD
Last sale 10/28/2026 at 1:30 PM	$77.52	$102.94
Previous close 10/27/2026	$76.70	$102.90
Consolidated volume 10/27/2026
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Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Replication quality

Data as of September 30, 2026

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Main metrics

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	VDG	ESGD
Last price	$77.52	$102.94
1D performance	+1.07%	+0.04%
AuM	$46.05 M	$11.87 B
E/R	0.08%	0.2%

Characteristics

	VDG	ESGD
Management strategy	Passive	Passive
Provider	Vanguard	iShares
Benchmark	S&P Developed Ex-U.S. LargeMidCap Growth Index	MSCI EAFE Extended ESG Focus Index
N° of holdings	618	329
Asset class	-	Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	March 31, 2026	June 28, 2016
ESG	No	Yes

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Exposure

Countries

VDG

Japan

20.63%

Canada

10.71%

Republic of Korea

10.19%

United Kingdom

9.79%

Switzerland

7.34%

Other

41.35%

ESGD

Japan

23.61%

United Kingdom

13.37%

Switzerland

10.17%

Germany

8.51%

France

8.42%

Other

35.92%

Sectors

VDG

Finance

26.61%

Technology

23.8%

Industrials

17.29%

Healthcare

9.17%

Other

23.12%

ESGD

Finance

28.84%

Industrials

16.55%

Technology

13.63%

Healthcare

9.48%

Consumer Non-Cycl.

7.14%

Other

24.36%

Diversification

VDG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

26.51%

ESGD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

18.88%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of August 31, 2026

VDG

ASML Holding NV

4.17%

SK hynix, Inc.

4.10%

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

3.16%

Royal Bank of Canada

1.81%

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

1.71%

SAP SE

1.42%

The Toronto-Dominion Bank

1.28%

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

1.21%

Schneider Electric SE

1.18%

Shopify, Inc.

1.14%

Roche Holding AG

1.10%

Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc

1.08%

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.

1.05%

AstraZeneca PLC

1.05%

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

1.05%

ESGD

ASML Holding NV

3.11%

HSBC Holdings Plc

1.57%

Novartis AG

1.47%

SAP SE

1.21%

Siemens AG

1.20%

Roche Holding AG

1.14%

Allianz SE

1.09%

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

1.06%

Nestlé SA

1.05%

ABB Ltd.

1.03%

Toyota Motor Corp.

1.01%

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

1.01%

BHP Group Ltd.

1.00%

Shell Plc

0.98%

AstraZeneca PLC

0.96%

Frequently asked questions about VDG and ESGD

Which ETF is bigger: VDG or ESGD?

As of October 27, 2026, VDG holds $46.05 M in assets under management (AUM), while ESGD manages $11.87 B.

What sectors do the VDG and ESGD ETFs invest in?

VDG leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, ESGD focuses on Finance, Industrials and Technology.

What are the top holdings of the VDG ETF and ESGD ETF?

VDG top holdings include ASML Holding NV, SK hynix, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. ESGD holds in its top three: ASML Holding NV, HSBC Holdings Plc and Novartis AG.

VDGvsESGDETF Comparison

Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Growth Index ETF

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF

VDG vs ESGD performance and flow charts

Performance

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

Which ETF is bigger: VDG or ESGD?

As of October 27, 2026, VDG holds $46.05 M in assets under management (AUM), while ESGD manages $11.87 B.

What sectors do the VDG and ESGD ETFs invest in?

VDG leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, ESGD focuses on Finance, Industrials and Technology.

What are the top holdings of the VDG ETF and ESGD ETF?

VDG top holdings include ASML Holding NV, SK hynix, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. ESGD holds in its top three: ASML Holding NV, HSBC Holdings Plc and Novartis AG.

Which ETF is more diversified: VDG or ESGD?

VDG holds 628 securities with 26.51% of its assets in the top 15. ESGD has 331 securities and a top 15 weight of 18.88%.

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