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VXUS
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VXUS 100.00%EquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorTarget Weight
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
Foreign Large Cap Equities
100%

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VXUS, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 28, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of VXUS

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the VXUS returned 2.81% Year-To-Date and 9.01% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
VXUS
-0.68%-2.51%2.81%6.58%28.04%15.41%7.43%9.01%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-0.68%-2.51%2.81%6.58%28.04%15.41%7.43%9.01%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2011, VXUS's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, VXUS closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.59%5.21%-7.90%0.48%2.81%
20253.38%1.85%0.38%2.83%4.82%3.96%-0.90%4.24%3.43%1.59%0.42%2.52%32.35%
2024-1.71%2.91%3.23%-2.32%4.02%-0.80%2.62%2.41%2.60%-4.46%-0.23%-2.87%5.08%
20238.68%-4.27%2.84%1.88%-3.50%4.44%3.89%-4.39%-3.40%-3.36%8.24%5.09%15.86%
2022-2.83%-2.85%-0.28%-6.49%1.52%-7.94%3.64%-4.49%-9.91%3.41%13.04%-2.14%-16.08%
20210.25%2.30%1.87%2.78%3.07%-0.33%-1.13%1.46%-3.46%2.88%-4.26%3.57%8.98%

Benchmark Metrics

VXUS has an annualized alpha of -3.25%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2011.

  • This portfolio participated in 100.06% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.66% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This portfolio had an annualized alpha of -3.25% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.88 and R² of 0.74, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
-3.25%
Beta
0.88
0.74
Upside Capture
77.66%
Downside Capture
100.06%

Expense Ratio

VXUS has an expense ratio of 0.05%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

VXUS ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


VXUS Risk / Return Rank: 7777
Overall Rank
VXUS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8080
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VXUS Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
VXUS Omega Ratio Rank: 8080
Omega Ratio Rank
VXUS Calmar Ratio Rank: 7676
Calmar Ratio Rank
VXUS Martin Ratio Rank: 7171
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.63

0.88

+0.75

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.25

1.37

+0.88

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.33

1.21

+0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.52

1.39

+1.13

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.49

6.43

+3.06


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
801.632.251.332.529.49

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

VXUS Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.63
  • 5-Year: 0.47
  • 10-Year: 0.53
  • All Time: 0.35

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.00 to 1.70, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of VXUS compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

VXUS provided a 2.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.95%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.95%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%

Monthly Dividends

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.08
2025$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$1.36$2.40
2024$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$1.00$1.98
2023$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.62$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.85$1.88
2022$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.59$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.63$1.60
2021$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.51$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.94$1.97

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VXUS. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the VXUS was 35.97%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.

The current VXUS drawdown is 7.26%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-35.97%Jan 29, 2018541Mar 23, 2020166Nov 16, 2020707
-29.44%Sep 7, 2021280Oct 14, 2022396May 14, 2024676
-26.98%May 2, 2011108Oct 3, 2011400May 8, 2013508
-24.89%Jul 7, 2014405Feb 11, 2016307May 2, 2017712
-13.58%Mar 20, 202514Apr 8, 202517May 2, 202531

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Diversification

Diversification Metrics


Number of Effective Assets

The portfolio contains 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkVXUSPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.810.81
VXUS0.811.001.00
Portfolio0.811.001.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 31, 2011