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Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
VT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.23% | +1.21% | +11.42% | +13.66% | +79.22% | +58.78% |
| Flows | +$2.58B | +$4.30B | +$15.80B | +$18.77B | +$30.71B | +$37.09B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Total World Stock ETF is built to track the FTSE Global 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 | 10032 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 24, 2008 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 10,032
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.39% | +13.68% | +14.10% | +15.99% |
Max drawdown | -3.75% | -9.63% | -16.43% | -26.38% |
Max drawdown duration | 71d | 48d | 86d | 820d |
Time to recover | N/A | 16d | 38d | 481d |
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 VT?
VT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VT track?
VT tracks the FTSE Global All Cap Net Tax (US RIC) Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Global Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of VT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VT is 0.06%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VT launched?
VT was launched on June 24, 2008, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VT?
VT is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VT?
As of October 23, 2026, VT manages $82.55 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VT performed recently?
As of October 23, 2026, VT delivered a return of -2.23% over the past month (1M performance), 1.21% over the past three months (3M), and 11.42% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VT?
As of October 23, 2026, VT has seen net flows of +$2.58B in the past month (1M flow) and +$15.80B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VT pay dividends?
As of October 23, 2026, VT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.55%.
How many holdings are in VT
As of August 31, 2026, VT holds 10032 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VT?
As of August 31, 2026, VT holds 10032 securities, with 25.07% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VT?
As of August 31, 2026, VT holds a portfolio of 10032 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VT invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, VT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VT focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, VT is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Industrials.
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