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Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
VGK performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.94% | -1.72% | +5.48% | +9.57% | +68.70% | +48.25% |
| Flows | -$275M | -$91M | -$1.09B | -$663M | +$3.06B | +$2.84B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF is built to track the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap 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 | 1221 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 4, 2005 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,221
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.65% | +15.73% | +14.89% | +17.65% |
Max drawdown | -7.94% | -11.95% | -13.95% | -32.43% |
Max drawdown duration | 59d | 110d | 44d | 783d |
Time to recover | N/A | 88d | 24d | 456d |
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 VGK?
VGK is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VGK track?
VGK tracks the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Net Tax (US RIC) Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VGK invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to European Equities. It is part of the segment: Europe Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of VGK?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VGK is 0.06%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VGK launched?
VGK was launched on March 4, 2005, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VGK?
VGK is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VGK?
As of October 23, 2026, VGK manages $29.14 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VGK performed recently?
As of October 23, 2026, VGK delivered a return of -1.94% over the past month (1M performance), -1.72% over the past three months (3M), and 5.48% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VGK?
As of October 23, 2026, VGK has seen net flows of -$275M in the past month (1M flow) and -$1.09B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VGK pay dividends?
As of October 23, 2026, VGK has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.99%.
How many holdings are in VGK
As of August 31, 2026, VGK holds 1221 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VGK?
As of August 31, 2026, VGK holds 1221 securities, with 23.96% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VGK?
As of August 31, 2026, VGK holds a portfolio of 1221 underlyings, with its largest positions including ASML Holding NV, HSBC Holdings Plc and Roche Holding AG. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VGK invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, VGK has its largest geographic exposures in United Kingdom, Switzerland and Germany.
What sectors or themes does VGK focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, VGK is primarily exposed to Finance, Industrials and Healthcare.
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