- CUSIP
- 921946760
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Nov 9, 2021
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
VAIGX Performance Chart
Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund (VAIGX) is down 1.4% since the beginning of the year. VAIGX is currently trading at $21 per share.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund (VAIGX) has returned -1.44% so far this year and -0.46% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.97%
- 1M
- 2.61%
- YTD
- -1.44%
- 6M
- -0.75%
- 1Y
- -0.46%
- 3Y*
- 10.31%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VAIGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2022, VAIGX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.8 years.
Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +18.7%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -13.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VAIGX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2022 at -6.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.56% | -4.25% | -7.19% | 6.24% | 2.99% | 0.81% | -1.44% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.86% | 4.23% | -7.93% | 5.27% | 8.43% | 4.31% | -4.43% | 4.10% | 3.34% | -0.33% | -6.02% | -0.48% | 17.01% |
| 2024 | -1.17% | 8.39% | 3.10% | -4.56% | 8.92% | -1.98% | -0.11% | 4.59% | 5.85% | -1.88% | 1.61% | -4.00% | 19.11% |
| 2023 | 17.79% | -8.06% | 7.53% | -2.50% | -1.50% | 5.32% | 6.50% | -8.76% | -11.46% | -6.15% | 16.62% | 4.16% | 15.53% |
| 2022 | 0.00% | -9.00% | -1.89% | -13.88% | -2.63% | -8.45% | 11.81% | -7.59% | -12.36% | 3.10% | 18.66% | -6.00% | -28.63% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -10.85%, beta of 1.36, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2022.
- This fund participated in 138.09% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 101.33% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -10.85% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -10.85%
- Beta
- 1.36
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 101.33%
- Downside Capture
- 138.09%
Expense Ratio
VAIGX has an expense ratio of 0.42%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VAIGX ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund (VAIGX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VAIGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.10 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.70 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.01 | 1.37 | -0.36 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.07 | 2.78 | -2.85 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.15 | 12.44 | -12.59 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund provided a 4.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.97 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.16 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 4.58% | 4.52% | 0.82% | 0.13% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $0.97 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
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 Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund. 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 Advice Select International Growth Fund was 41.46%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 489 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund drawdown is 10.10%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -41.46%Oct 2022 | 8mo 14d | 1y 11mo | 2y 7moFeb 2022 - Sep 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.91%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 6d | 2mo 24dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -21.75%Mar 2026 | 6mo 12d | — | 9mo 7dSep 2025 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -7.44%Jan 2025 | 1mo 5d | 17d | 1mo 22dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.92%Aug 2025 | 4d | 21d | 25dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VAIGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.46% | -56.78% | +15.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -21.75% | -9.10% | -12.65% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.25% | -18.90% | -6.35% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.10% | -1.80% | -8.30% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.30% | -10.71% | -3.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 9.57% | 2.03% | +7.54% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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