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Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF
VSS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.12% | -0.54% | +4.33% | +4.22% | +57.13% | +21.85% |
| Flows | -$87M | -$132M | +$554M | +$988M | -$235M | +$516M |
Characteristics
The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF is built to track the FTSE Global Small 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 | 4839 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 2, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 4,839
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.94% | +15.34% | +13.82% | +15.37% |
Max drawdown | -7.70% | -11.47% | -14.69% | -32.54% |
Max drawdown duration | 57d | 65d | 221d | 1283d |
Time to recover | N/A | 37d | 32d | 946d |
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 | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VSS?
VSS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VSS track?
VSS tracks the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Net Tax (US RIC) Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VSS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap Global ex-US Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of VSS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VSS is 0.06%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VSS launched?
VSS was launched on April 2, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VSS?
VSS is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VSS?
As of October 23, 2026, VSS manages $11.10 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VSS performed recently?
As of October 23, 2026, VSS delivered a return of -5.12% over the past month (1M performance), -0.54% over the past three months (3M), and 4.33% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VSS?
As of October 23, 2026, VSS has seen net flows of -$87M in the past month (1M flow) and +$554M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VSS pay dividends?
As of October 23, 2026, VSS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.2%.
How many holdings are in VSS
As of August 31, 2026, VSS holds 4839 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VSS?
As of August 31, 2026, VSS holds 4839 securities, with 3.44% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VSS?
As of August 31, 2026, VSS holds a portfolio of 4839 underlyings, with its largest positions including Hudbay Minerals, Inc., Taiwan Union Technology Corp. and Eldorado Gold Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VSS invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, VSS has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, Canada and Taiwan.
What sectors or themes does VSS focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, VSS is primarily exposed to Finance, Non-Energy Materials and Industrials.
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