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Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF
VNQI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 18, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.40% | -3.05% | -5.25% | -5.04% | +24.24% | -5.24% |
| Flows | -$9M | +$50M | +$5M | +$148M | -$377M | -$461M |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF is built to track the S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Net Total Return 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 | 698 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 1, 2010 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 698
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.39% | +12.73% | +12.86% | +13.85% |
Max drawdown | -6.88% | -14.34% | -15.88% | -32.88% |
Max drawdown duration | 50d | 201d | 264d | 1548d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 77d | 1188d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 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 VNQI?
VNQI is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VNQI track?
VNQI tracks the S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VNQI invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Global ex-US REIT Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of VNQI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VNQI is 0.12%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VNQI launched?
VNQI was launched on November 1, 2010, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VNQI?
VNQI is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VNQI?
As of September 18, 2026, VNQI manages $3.35 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VNQI performed recently?
As of September 18, 2026, VNQI delivered a return of -3.4% over the past month (1M performance), -3.05% over the past three months (3M), and -5.25% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VNQI?
As of September 18, 2026, VNQI has seen net flows of -$9M in the past month (1M flow) and +$5M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VNQI pay dividends?
As of September 18, 2026, VNQI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.96%.
How many holdings are in VNQI
As of July 31, 2026, VNQI holds 698 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VNQI?
As of July 31, 2026, VNQI holds 698 securities, with 27.62% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VNQI?
As of July 31, 2026, VNQI holds a portfolio of 698 underlyings, with its largest positions including Goodman Group, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. and Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VNQI invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, VNQI has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, Australia and Hong Kong.
What sectors or themes does VNQI focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, VNQI is primarily exposed to Finance.
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