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Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF
VEU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 21, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.50% | -0.42% | +12.71% | +16.69% | +79.00% | +52.36% |
| Flows | +$110M | +$562M | +$6.90B | +$8.54B | +$12.44B | +$17.09B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF is built to track the FTSE All-World 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 | 3830 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 2, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3,830
Top 15 Holdings
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.98% | +16.38% | +14.48% | +15.52% |
Max drawdown | -5.38% | -11.34% | -13.28% | -28.45% |
Max drawdown duration | 44d | 69d | 43d | 848d |
Time to recover | N/A | 37d | 24d | 515d |
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 VEU?
VEU is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VEU track?
VEU tracks the FTSE All-World ex US Net Tax (US RIC) Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VEU invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Global ex-US Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of VEU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VEU is 0.04%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VEU launched?
VEU was launched on March 2, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VEU?
VEU is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VEU?
As of October 21, 2026, VEU manages $67.54 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VEU performed recently?
As of October 21, 2026, VEU delivered a return of -3.5% over the past month (1M performance), -0.42% over the past three months (3M), and 12.71% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VEU?
As of October 21, 2026, VEU has seen net flows of +$110M in the past month (1M flow) and +$6.90B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VEU pay dividends?
As of October 21, 2026, VEU has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.39%.
How many holdings are in VEU
As of August 31, 2026, VEU holds 3830 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VEU?
As of August 31, 2026, VEU holds 3830 securities, with 16.88% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VEU?
As of August 31, 2026, VEU holds a portfolio of 3830 underlyings, with its largest positions including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VEU invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, VEU has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, Taiwan and United Kingdom.
What sectors or themes does VEU focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, VEU is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Industrials.
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