- ISIN
- US92206J1079
- CUSIP
- 92206J107
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Dec 19, 2013
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Index Tracked
- FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
VDVIX Performance Chart
Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Investor Shares (VDVIX) is up 14.6% since the beginning of the year. VDVIX is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VDVIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,595.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Investor Shares (VDVIX) has returned 14.56% so far this year and 30.50% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VDVIX has returned 9.94% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Investor Shares
- 1D
- 3.15%
- 1M
- 0.80%
- 6M
- 8.09%
- YTD
- 14.56%
- 1Y
- 30.50%
- 3Y*
- 17.80%
- 5Y*
- 9.79%
- 10Y*
- 9.94%
- ALL TIME*
- 7.61%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
VDVIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 20, 2013, VDVIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VDVIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.98% | 6.25% | -9.02% | 7.74% | 4.38% | -0.23% | -0.34% | 14.56% | |||||
| 2025 | 4.45% | 2.41% | -0.20% | 4.19% | 4.93% | 3.39% | -1.69% | 4.66% | 2.85% | 1.54% | 0.86% | 3.19% | 34.96% |
| 2024 | -1.26% | 2.80% | 3.54% | -3.37% | 4.73% | -1.89% | 3.34% | 2.92% | 1.01% | -5.32% | 0.40% | -3.40% | 2.95% |
| 2023 | 8.60% | -3.34% | 2.63% | 2.49% | -3.65% | 4.35% | 3.14% | -3.97% | -3.77% | -3.59% | 9.06% | 5.70% | 17.59% |
| 2022 | -3.93% | -2.53% | 0.31% | -6.53% | 1.70% | -9.61% | 5.33% | -5.62% | -9.98% | 5.97% | 13.05% | -2.23% | -15.41% |
| 2021 | -1.19% | 2.58% | 2.63% | 3.11% | 3.65% | -1.16% | 0.55% | 1.40% | -3.49% | 3.19% | -4.79% | 4.80% | 11.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Investor Shares has an annualized alpha of -1.35%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 20, 2013.
- This fund participated in 95.23% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 78.60% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.35%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 78.60%
- Downside Capture
- 95.23%
Expense Ratio
VDVIX has an expense ratio of 0.16%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VDVIX ranks 71 for risk / return — above 71% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Investor Shares (VDVIX) 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.
| VDVIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.32 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.41 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.25 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.49 | 2.00 | +0.49 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.29 | 8.49 | +0.80 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Investor Shares provided a 2.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.43 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.43 | $0.48 | $0.39 | $0.36 | $0.29 | $0.39 | $0.23 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.27 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 2.43% | 3.11% | 3.24% | 3.05% | 2.78% | 3.04% | 1.94% | 2.94% | 3.22% | 2.68% | 2.95% | 2.79% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Investor Shares. 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 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.11 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.48 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.36 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.29 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.39 |
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 Developed Markets Index Fund Investor Shares. 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 Developed Markets Index Fund Investor Shares was 35.78%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Investor Shares drawdown is 1.67%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-35.78%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 28d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-29.85%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 4mo | 2y 6moSep 2021 - Mar 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-22.56%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 9moJul 2014 - Apr 2017 | — |
-13.21%Apr 2025 | 19d | 20d | 1mo 9dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-11.71%Mar 2026 | 25d | 1mo 10d | 2mo 5dMar 2026 - May 2026 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| VDVIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.78% | -56.78% | +21.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.71% | -9.10% | -2.61% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.21% | -18.90% | +5.69% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.85% | -25.43% | -4.42% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.78% | -33.92% | -1.86% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.67% | -1.58% | -0.09% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.11% | -10.70% | +3.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.13% | 2.14% | +0.99% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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