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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
VEA performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.55% | -0.99% | +11.49% | +16.05% | +78.76% | +54.29% |
| Flows | +$403M | +$2.62B | +$12.91B | +$18.91B | +$44.38B | +$65.53B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF is built to track the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Net Tax (US RIC) Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 3886 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 20, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3,886
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +13.88% | +17.10% | +15.10% | +16.31% |
Max drawdown | -6.19% | -11.68% | -13.16% | -29.34% |
Max drawdown duration | 59d | 65d | 37d | 843d |
Time to recover | N/A | 40d | 18d | 506d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VEA?
VEA is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VEA track?
VEA tracks the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Net Tax (US RIC) Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VEA invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Developed markets ex-US Equities. It is part of the segment: DM Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of VEA?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VEA is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VEA launched?
VEA was launched on July 20, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VEA?
VEA is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VEA?
As of October 23, 2026, VEA manages $226.39 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VEA performed recently?
As of October 23, 2026, VEA delivered a return of -3.55% over the past month (1M performance), -0.99% over the past three months (3M), and 11.49% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VEA?
As of October 23, 2026, VEA has seen net flows of +$403M in the past month (1M flow) and +$12.91B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VEA pay dividends?
As of October 23, 2026, VEA has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.47%.
How many holdings are in VEA
As of August 31, 2026, VEA holds 3886 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VEA?
As of August 31, 2026, VEA holds 3886 securities, with 15.94% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VEA?
As of August 31, 2026, VEA holds a portfolio of 3886 underlyings, with its largest positions including Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SK hynix, Inc. and ASML Holding NV. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VEA invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, VEA has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, Canada and United Kingdom.
What sectors or themes does VEA focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, VEA is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Industrials.
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