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 |
| ETF 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
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.
Compare to other instruments
Popular comparisons: VEA vs. VXUS, VEA vs. VEU, VEA vs. VWO, VEA vs. SCHF, VEA vs. EFA, VEA vs. IEFA, VEA vs. SPDW, VEA vs. VGK, VEA vs. AVDE, VEA vs. VTI
Return
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF had a return of 9.99% year-to-date (YTD) and 4.68% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF had an annualized return of 5.39%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.30%, indicating that Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 0.31% | 5.45% |
| Year-To-Date | 9.99% | 11.53% |
| 6 months | 6.78% | 5.17% |
| 1 year | 4.68% | 4.23% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 3.59% | 9.30% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 5.39% | 10.30% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.03% | -3.47% | 2.65% | 2.63% | -3.73% | |||||||
| 2022 | 12.55% | -2.18% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.26 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 0.21 |
Dividend History
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF granted a 3.00% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.38 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.38 | $1.22 | $1.61 | $0.96 | $1.34 | $1.24 | $1.24 | $1.11 | $1.07 | $1.39 | $1.08 | $1.05 |
Dividend yield | 3.00% | 2.92% | 3.27% | 2.18% | 3.32% | 3.78% | 3.22% | 3.65% | 3.60% | 4.67% | 3.41% | 4.02% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 |
| 2012 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 |
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF is 60.70%, recorded on Mar 9, 2009. It took 1313 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.
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 | — | — | — |
| -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 Chart
The current Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF volatility is 4.29%, 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.
Alternatives
| Symbol | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Ret. | 10Y Ann. Ret. | Div. Yield | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFA | Aug 14, 2001 | 0.32% | 10.7% | 4.9% | 2.4% | -61.0% | 0.4 | ||||
| IEFA | Oct 18, 2012 | 0.07% | 10.1% | 5.2% | 2.5% | -34.8% | 0.3 | ||||
| SCHF | Nov 3, 2009 | 0.06% | 10.3% | 5.0% | 2.5% | -34.9% | 0.3 | ||||
| SPDW | Apr 26, 2007 | 0.04% | 10.0% | 5.0% | 2.8% | -60.0% | 0.2 | ||||
| VEU | Mar 2, 2007 | 0.07% | 8.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | -61.5% | 0.2 | ||||
| VWO | Mar 4, 2005 | 0.08% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 4.0% | -67.7% | -0.2 | ||||
| VXUS | Jan 26, 2011 | 0.07% | 8.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | -36.0% | 0.1 |
Portfolios with Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
| Portfolio Name | YTD Return | 10Y Return | Div. Yield | 10Y Volatility | Max. Drawdown | Expense Ratio | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Twelve Portfolio | 3.38% | 4.75% | 2.76% | 9.88% | -22.46% | 0.14% | -0.16 | ||||
| Bill Bernstein No Brainer Portfolio | 7.30% | 7.23% | 2.65% | 13.29% | -27.91% | 0.04% | 0.17 | ||||
| Bill Schultheis Coffee House Portfolio | 3.63% | 6.03% | 3.26% | 10.76% | -24.01% | 0.05% | -0.08 | ||||
| Bogleheads Four-fund Portfolio | 9.35% | 7.90% | 2.51% | 13.68% | -28.24% | 0.04% | 0.25 | ||||
| Bogleheads Three-fund Portfolio | 9.29% | 7.87% | 2.59% | 13.70% | -47.74% | 0.04% | 0.25 | ||||
| Conservative Portfolio | 5.52% | 4.44% | 2.74% | 7.70% | -22.18% | 0.07% | 0.04 | ||||
| Crypto Portfolio | 29.83% | 51.81% | 1.73% | 36.96% | -54.86% | 0.02% | 1.29 | ||||
| David Swensen Lazy Portfolio | 5.77% | 6.20% | 3.63% | 11.82% | -25.66% | 0.11% | -0.06 | ||||
| David Swensen Yale Endowment Portfolio | 6.14% | 6.42% | 3.87% | 11.65% | -43.81% | 0.13% | -0.16 | ||||
| FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio | 4.08% | 4.74% | 3.29% | 9.99% | -21.19% | 0.14% | 0.00 | ||||
| Growth Portfolio | 9.23% | 7.86% | 2.42% | 13.75% | -28.25% | 0.05% | 0.23 | ||||
| Income Portfolio | 3.70% | 2.61% | 2.90% | 5.60% | -21.20% | 0.08% | -0.14 | ||||
| Moderate Portfolio | 7.37% | 6.19% | 2.58% | 10.55% | -23.53% | 0.06% | 0.16 | ||||
| Rick Ferri Core Four Portfolio | 8.48% | 7.82% | 2.77% | 13.65% | -48.48% | 0.04% | 0.16 |