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Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
VT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 31, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.02% | -1.89% | -1.89% | +21.40% | +57.27% | +55.28% |
| Flows | +$1.16B | +$4.04B | +$3.87B | +$12.64B | +$20.39B | +$28.80B |
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 | 9954 |
| 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 February 28, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 9,954
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.60% | +16.80% | +13.73% | +15.80% |
Max drawdown | -9.63% | -11.74% | -16.43% | -26.38% |
Max drawdown duration | 34d | 28d | 86d | 820d |
Time to recover | N/A | 23d | 38d | 481d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 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 March 31, 2026, VT manages $62.44 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VT performed recently?
As of March 31, 2026, VT delivered a return of -4.02% over the past month (1M performance), -1.89% over the past three months (3M), and -1.89% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VT?
As of March 31, 2026, VT has seen net flows of +$1.16B in the past month (1M flow) and +$3.87B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VT pay dividends?
As of March 31, 2026, VT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.82%.
How many holdings are in VT
As of February 28, 2026, VT holds 9954 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 February 28, 2026, VT holds 9954 securities, with 23.07% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VT?
As of February 28, 2026, VT holds a portfolio of 9954 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T. 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 February 28, 2026, VT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VT focus on?
As of February 28, 2026, VT is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Financials and Industrials.
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