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Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF
VSGX performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.46% | -1.31% | +12.00% | +15.86% | +71.55% | +45.15% |
| Flows | +$58M | +$133M | +$371M | +$598M | +$1.28B | +$2.45B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF is built to track the FTSE Global All Cap ex USA Choice 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 | 6589 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 18, 2018 |
| ESG | Yes |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 6,589
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +14.91% | +17.70% | +15.00% | +15.68% |
Max drawdown | -5.95% | -12.45% | -13.37% | -31.24% |
Max drawdown duration | 39d | 69d | 217d | 970d |
Time to recover | N/A | 37d | 24d | 637d |
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 VSGX?
VSGX is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VSGX track?
VSGX tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex USA Choice Net Tax (US RIC) Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VSGX invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Global ex-US Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of VSGX?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VSGX is 0.1%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VSGX launched?
VSGX was launched on September 18, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VSGX?
VSGX is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VSGX?
As of October 16, 2026, VSGX manages $6.55 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VSGX performed recently?
As of October 16, 2026, VSGX delivered a return of -2.46% over the past month (1M performance), -1.31% over the past three months (3M), and 12% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VSGX?
As of October 16, 2026, VSGX has seen net flows of +$58M in the past month (1M flow) and +$371M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VSGX pay dividends?
As of October 16, 2026, VSGX has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.08%.
How many holdings are in VSGX
As of August 31, 2026, VSGX holds 6589 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VSGX?
As of August 31, 2026, VSGX holds 6589 securities, with 19.94% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VSGX?
As of August 31, 2026, VSGX holds a portfolio of 6589 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 VSGX invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, VSGX has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, Taiwan and Republic of Korea.
What sectors or themes does VSGX focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, VSGX is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
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