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VSGXvsHAWXETF Comparison

ETF 1
VSGX

Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF

This fund is part of
Global Blended Cap
-1.8%
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ETF 2
HAWX

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

This fund is part of
Global Blended Cap
-1.8%
Full HAWX fund page

Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX) and iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (HAWX) belong to the same industry segment: Global Blended Cap. VSGX's top 3 sector exposures are Financials, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, HAWX's top sector exposures are Financials, Information Technology and Industrials. VSGX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.1%, versus 0.7% for HAWX. VSGX is up 1.21% year-to-date (YTD) with +$152M in YTD flows. HAWX performs better with 3.73% YTD performance, and +$3M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VSGX and HAWX 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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VSGX vs HAWX performance and flow charts

Performance

-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.04.0%Feb 12Feb 20Feb 27Mar 6

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
VSGX
HAWX
-6.58%-3.44%
+3.11%+5.13%
+1.21%+3.73%
+25.40%+25.72%
+58.45%+70.48%
+35.95%+70.52%
Flows
VSGX
HAWX
+$99M+$936K
+$288M+$4M
+$152M+$3M
+$779M+$13M
+$1.09B+$50M
+$3.07B+$129M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
VSGX
HAWX
+15.41%+13.67%
+15.24%+15.26%
+13.21%+12.43%
+14.69%+13.12%
Max drawdown
VSGX
HAWX
-8.86%-6.27%
-12.99%-13.76%
-13.37%-13.76%
-32.15%-17.33%
Max drawdown duration
VSGX
HAWX
15d15d
41d51d
217d51d
1080d573d
Trading data

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VSGX
HAWX
Last sale
3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
$71.81
$40.91
Previous close
03/12/2026
$72.55
$40.98
Consolidated volume
03/12/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
VSGX
HAWX
Last price
$71.81
$40.91
1D performance
-1.02%
-0.16%
AuM$5.85 B$310.93 M
E/R0.1%0.7%
Characteristics
VSGX
HAWX
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderVanguardiShares
BenchmarkFTSE Global All Cap ex US Choice IndexMSCI ACWI ex USA Index
N° of holdings60511591
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 18, 2018June 29, 2015
ESGYesNo
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Exposure

Countries

VSGX
Japan
15.32%
Taiwan
8.27%
Other
76.41%
HAWX
Japan
13.66%
United Kingdom
8.98%
Canada
8.37%
Other
68.99%

Sectors

VSGX
Financials
26.94%
Information Techn.
18.97%
Consumer Discreti.
10.59%
Industrials
8.84%
Health Care
8.31%
Other
26.35%
HAWX
Financials
23.79%
Information Techn.
15.9%
Industrials
13.83%
Consumer Discreti.
9.18%
Other
37.3%
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Diversification

VSGX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

17.93%
HAWX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

17.17%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
VSGX
TWN SEMICONT MAN
4.32%
ASML HOLDING
1.82%
SAMSUNG ELECTR
1.67%
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD
1.23%
SK HYNIX
1.09%
ROCHE
1.03%
NOVARTIS
0.92%
ASTRAZENECA
0.90%
NESTLE SA
0.78%
TOYOTA
0.78%
ROYAL BK CANADA
0.76%
SIEMENS
0.72%
SAP SE
0.66%
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP
0.64%
BANCO SANTANDER SA
0.61%
HAWX
TWN SEMICONT MAN
4.02%
ASML HOLDING
1.56%
SAMSUNG ELECTR
1.51%
TENCENT HOLDINGS
1.45%
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD
1.09%
SK HYNIX
0.93%
ROCHE
0.90%
HSBC HOLDINGS
0.85%
ASTRAZENECA
0.81%
NOVARTIS
0.80%
NESTLE SA
0.70%
ROYAL BK CANADA
0.67%
SIEMENS
0.66%
SHELL PLC
0.63%
TOYOTA
0.61%
Frequently asked questions about VSGX and HAWX

How have the VSGX and HAWX ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 12, 2026, VSGX is up 1.21% year-to-date (YTD), while HAWX has returned 3.73%. That puts HAWX better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VSGX or HAWX?

Year-to-date, the VSGX ETF saw +$152M in flows, compared to +$3M for HAWX.

Which ETF is more volatile: VSGX or HAWX?

Over the past year, VSGX had a volatility of 15.24%, while HAWX experienced 15.26%.

Which ETF is bigger: VSGX or HAWX?

As of March 12, 2026, VSGX holds $5.85 B in assets under management (AUM), while HAWX manages $310.93 M.

What sectors do the VSGX and HAWX ETFs invest in?

VSGX leans toward sectors like Financials, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, HAWX focuses on Financials, Information Technology and Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the VSGX ETF and HAWX ETF?

VSGX top holdings include TWN SEMICONT MAN, ASML HOLDING and SAMSUNG ELECTR. HAWX holds in its top three: TWN SEMICONT MAN, ASML HOLDING and SAMSUNG ELECTR.

Which ETF is more diversified: VSGX or HAWX?

VSGX holds 6546 securities with 17.93% of its assets in the top 15. HAWX has 1731 securities and a top 15 weight of 17.17%.

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