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
US9219438580
921943858
Jul 20, 2007
Developed Markets (EAFE)
1x
MSCI EAFE Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
VEA has an expense ratio of 0.05%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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 1.07% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.87% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF had an annualized return of 5.08%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.06%, indicating that Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VEA
1.07%
-3.53%
-3.50%
3.87%
4.47%
5.08%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VEA, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.09% | 2.74% | 3.66% | -3.41% | 4.66% | -1.65% | 3.01% | 2.91% | 1.08% | -5.13% | 0.40% | 1.07% | |
| 2023 | 9.03% | -3.47% | 2.65% | 2.63% | -3.73% | 4.45% | 3.14% | -3.95% | -3.79% | -3.39% | 8.81% | 5.59% | 17.96% |
| 2022 | -3.86% | -2.65% | 0.67% | -6.79% | 1.65% | -9.17% | 5.29% | -5.82% | -9.86% | 6.08% | 12.55% | -2.18% | -15.35% |
| 2021 | -0.72% | 2.43% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 3.58% | -0.92% | 0.50% | 1.31% | -3.39% | 3.23% | -4.64% | 4.33% | 11.66% |
| 2020 | -3.00% | -7.65% | -15.15% | 7.02% | 5.58% | 3.50% | 2.63% | 5.17% | -1.80% | -3.55% | 14.30% | 5.63% | 9.71% |
| 2019 | 7.47% | 2.33% | 0.60% | 2.84% | -5.21% | 5.86% | -2.04% | -1.88% | 3.15% | 3.21% | 1.34% | 3.57% | 22.62% |
| 2018 | 4.75% | -5.11% | -0.39% | 1.27% | -1.43% | -1.65% | 2.28% | -1.73% | 0.71% | -8.60% | 0.51% | -5.68% | -14.75% |
| 2017 | 3.67% | 1.06% | 3.06% | 2.21% | 3.41% | 0.64% | 2.88% | 0.02% | 2.51% | 1.77% | 0.86% | 1.65% | 26.42% |
| 2016 | -5.53% | -3.08% | 7.19% | 2.31% | -0.30% | -2.06% | 4.16% | 0.41% | 1.64% | -2.41% | -1.51% | 2.45% | 2.63% |
| 2015 | 0.71% | 6.16% | -1.22% | 3.87% | -0.05% | -2.91% | 1.46% | -7.23% | -4.08% | 6.73% | -0.76% | -2.13% | -0.37% |
| 2014 | -5.21% | 5.95% | -0.35% | 1.57% | 1.77% | 1.04% | -2.37% | 0.26% | -4.15% | -0.35% | 0.00% | -3.77% | -5.97% |
| 2013 | 3.83% | -1.15% | 1.19% | 5.22% | -2.97% | -2.80% | 5.20% | -1.60% | 7.85% | 3.21% | 0.66% | 1.90% | 21.81% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VEA is 23, meaning it’s performing worse than 77% of other ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is 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 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 provided a 1.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.89 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.89 | $1.51 | $1.22 | $1.61 | $0.97 | $1.34 | $1.24 | $1.24 | $1.11 | $1.07 | $1.39 | $1.08 |
Dividend yield | 1.88% | 3.16% | 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 |
| 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 | $1.51 |
| 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 | $1.22 |
| 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 | $1.61 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.97 |
| 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 | $1.34 |
| 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 | $1.24 |
| 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 | $1.24 |
| 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 | $1.11 |
| 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 | $1.07 |
| 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 | $1.39 |
| 2013 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $1.08 |
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 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 10.79%.
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 3.77%, 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.