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Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
VXUS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 7, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.11% | +0.94% | +3.32% | +43.03% | +55.70% | +43.54% |
| Flows | +$239M | +$10.78B | +$10.83B | +$29.63B | +$50.41B | +$68.34B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF is built to track the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Net of 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 | 8821 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 26, 2011 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of February 28, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 8,821
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +18.66% | +14.30% | +13.39% | +14.91% |
Max drawdown | -11.27% | -11.27% | -13.13% | -29.51% |
Max drawdown duration | 41d | 41d | 43d | 1064d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 24d | 578d |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VXUS?
VXUS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VXUS track?
VXUS tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Net of Tax (US RIC) Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VXUS 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 VXUS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VXUS is 0.05%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VXUS launched?
VXUS was launched on January 26, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VXUS?
VXUS is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VXUS?
As of April 7, 2026, VXUS manages $134.92 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VXUS performed recently?
As of April 7, 2026, VXUS delivered a return of -1.11% over the past month (1M performance), 0.94% over the past three months (3M), and 3.32% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VXUS?
As of April 7, 2026, VXUS has seen net flows of +$239M in the past month (1M flow) and +$10.83B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VXUS pay dividends?
As of April 7, 2026, VXUS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.94%.
How many holdings are in VXUS
As of February 28, 2026, VXUS holds 8821 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VXUS?
As of February 28, 2026, VXUS holds 8821 securities, with 14.52% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VXUS?
As of February 28, 2026, VXUS holds a portfolio of 8821 underlyings, with its largest positions including TWN SEMICONT MAN, SAMSUNG ELECTR and ASML HOLDING. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VXUS invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, VXUS has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, United Kingdom and Canada.
What sectors or themes does VXUS focus on?
As of February 28, 2026, VXUS is primarily exposed to Financials, Information Technology and Industrials.
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