Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)
VEA, or the Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by Vanguard. It is designed to track the investment results of the MSCI EAFE Index, which consists of companies listed on developed market stock exchanges in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. This index is designed to provide investors with broad-based exposure to developed markets outside the United States.
VEA was launched on July 20, 2007, and has a 0.05% expense ratio, which is considered very low compared to other ETFs and mutual funds, making it a low-cost investment option for those who want to diversify their portfolio and gain exposure to international markets.
VEA is a passive ETF, which means that it tracks the performance of the underlying index rather than actively seeking to outperform it.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US9219438580 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 921943858 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Jul 20, 2007 |
| Region | Developed Markets (EAFE) |
| Category | Foreign Large Cap Equities |
| Index Tracked | MSCI EAFE Index |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF has an expense ratio of 0.05% which is considered to be low.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets 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 Developed Markets ETF had a return of 1.59% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.98% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF had an annualized return of 4.65%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.42%, indicating that Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.59% | 5.05% |
| 1 month | -3.12% | -4.27% |
| 6 months | 16.88% | 18.82% |
| 1 year | 7.98% | 21.22% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 6.20% | 11.38% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.65% | 10.42% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.09% | 2.74% | 3.66% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -3.79% | -3.39% | 8.81% | 5.59% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF(VEA)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF granted a 3.39% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.64 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.64 | $1.51 | $1.22 | $1.61 | $0.96 | $1.34 | $1.24 | $1.24 | $1.11 | $1.07 | $1.39 | $1.08 |
Dividend yield | 3.39% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% | 3.68% | 2.60% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 |
| 2013 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets 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 Developed Markets ETF was 60.70%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1313 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF drawdown is 3.76%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -60.7% | Nov 1, 2007 | 339 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1313 | May 27, 2014 | 1652 |
| -35.73% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 166 | Nov 16, 2020 | 707 |
| -29.71% | Sep 7, 2021 | 267 | Sep 27, 2022 | 361 | Mar 6, 2024 | 628 |
| -22.33% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 302 | Apr 25, 2017 | 485 |
| -14.46% | Jul 7, 2014 | 128 | Jan 6, 2015 | 90 | May 15, 2015 | 218 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF volatility is 3.21%, 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.