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.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) returned 14.50% year-to-date (YTD) and 10.46% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, VEA returned 5.75% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.87%.
VEA
14.50%
8.54%
13.34%
10.46%
12.73%
5.75%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.94%
1.49%
12.48%
15.82%
10.87%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.43% | 2.26% | -0.01% | 4.01% | 3.08% | 14.50% | |||||||
| 2024 | -1.09% | 2.74% | 3.66% | -3.41% | 4.66% | -1.65% | 3.02% | 2.91% | 1.08% | -5.13% | 0.40% | -3.51% | 3.15% |
| 2023 | 9.03% | -3.47% | 2.65% | 2.63% | -3.73% | 4.45% | 3.14% | -3.95% | -3.78% | -3.39% | 8.81% | 5.59% | 17.96% |
| 2022 | -3.86% | -2.65% | 0.68% | -6.79% | 1.65% | -9.17% | 5.29% | -5.82% | -9.86% | 6.08% | 12.55% | -2.18% | -15.34% |
| 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% | 1.58% | 1.77% | 1.04% | -2.37% | 0.26% | -4.15% | -0.35% | -0.00% | -3.77% | -5.97% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VEA is 63, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s 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.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF provided a 2.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.56 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.56 | $1.61 | $1.51 | $1.22 | $1.61 | $0.97 | $1.34 | $1.24 | $1.24 | $1.11 | $1.07 | $1.39 |
Dividend yield | 2.86% | 3.36% | 3.16% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% | 3.68% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $1.61 |
| 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 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $1.39 |
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 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 60.69%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1313 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -60.69% | Nov 1, 2007 | 339 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1313 | May 27, 2014 | 1652 |
| -35.74% | 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 chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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