Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (VEU)
VEU is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the FTSE All-World ex US Index. VEU launched on Mar 2, 2007 and has a 0.07% expense ratio.
ETF Info
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Mar 2, 2007
Broad Asia (Broad)
1x
FTSE All-World ex US Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
VEU has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (VEU) returned 10.16% year-to-date (YTD) and 10.51% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, VEU returned 5.22% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.43%.
VEU
10.16%
16.35%
4.75%
10.51%
10.78%
5.22%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.70%
13.67%
-5.18%
9.18%
14.14%
10.43%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VEU, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.41% | 2.07% | 0.41% | 2.77% | 1.14% | 10.16% | |||||||
| 2024 | -1.66% | 3.17% | 3.35% | -2.51% | 3.95% | -0.57% | 2.54% | 2.58% | 2.55% | -4.54% | -0.38% | -2.60% | 5.56% |
| 2023 | 8.70% | -4.39% | 2.84% | 1.89% | -3.41% | 4.56% | 3.77% | -4.39% | -3.37% | -3.20% | 8.23% | 4.91% | 15.88% |
| 2022 | -2.40% | -3.06% | -0.49% | -6.48% | 1.63% | -7.66% | 3.38% | -4.39% | -9.68% | 3.40% | 13.15% | -2.19% | -15.58% |
| 2021 | 0.38% | 2.08% | 1.74% | 2.57% | 3.17% | -0.48% | -1.42% | 1.52% | -3.35% | 2.74% | -4.30% | 3.68% | 8.27% |
| 2020 | -3.40% | -6.61% | -15.13% | 6.80% | 4.68% | 4.37% | 3.93% | 4.41% | -1.69% | -2.06% | 12.61% | 5.71% | 11.10% |
| 2019 | 7.57% | 1.63% | 1.01% | 2.85% | -5.54% | 5.89% | -1.80% | -2.44% | 2.81% | 3.45% | 1.05% | 4.17% | 21.83% |
| 2018 | 5.70% | -5.31% | -0.44% | 0.57% | -1.99% | -2.12% | 2.89% | -2.34% | 0.45% | -8.30% | 1.47% | -4.95% | -14.18% |
| 2017 | 4.14% | 1.26% | 2.99% | 2.09% | 3.05% | 0.51% | 3.38% | 0.64% | 1.84% | 1.95% | 0.63% | 2.05% | 27.40% |
| 2016 | -5.60% | -2.44% | 8.30% | 2.11% | -0.79% | -0.73% | 4.25% | 0.69% | 1.57% | -1.69% | -2.13% | 1.94% | 4.88% |
| 2015 | -0.02% | 5.85% | -1.41% | 4.74% | -1.04% | -2.81% | -0.29% | -7.75% | -4.03% | 6.69% | -1.32% | -2.52% | -4.78% |
| 2014 | -5.80% | 5.63% | 0.47% | 1.47% | 1.92% | 1.67% | -1.47% | 1.01% | -4.88% | 0.20% | -0.32% | -3.95% | -4.53% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VEU is 67, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (VEU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF provided a 2.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.84 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.84 | $1.86 | $1.86 | $1.56 | $1.88 | $1.17 | $1.67 | $1.49 | $1.46 | $1.31 | $1.28 | $1.65 |
Dividend yield | 2.91% | 3.24% | 3.32% | 3.12% | 3.07% | 2.00% | 3.10% | 3.27% | 2.66% | 2.96% | 2.95% | 3.52% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $1.86 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $1.86 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $1.56 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $1.88 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $1.17 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $1.67 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $1.49 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $1.46 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $1.31 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $1.28 |
| 2014 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $1.65 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF. 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 Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF was 61.52%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1338 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF drawdown is 0.99%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.52% | Nov 1, 2007 | 339 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1338 | Jul 1, 2014 | 1677 |
| -34.98% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 163 | Nov 11, 2020 | 704 |
| -29.32% | Jun 15, 2021 | 336 | Oct 12, 2022 | 395 | May 9, 2024 | 731 |
| -25.03% | Jul 7, 2014 | 405 | Feb 11, 2016 | 307 | May 2, 2017 | 712 |
| -13.69% | Mar 20, 2025 | 14 | Apr 8, 2025 | 17 | May 2, 2025 | 31 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF volatility is 7.95%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.