- ISIN
- US9220422052
- CUSIP
- 922042205
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Jun 17, 1990
- Category
- Europe Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
VEURX Performance Chart
Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (VEURX) is up 7.4% since the beginning of the year. VEURX is currently trading at $47 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VEURX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,543.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (VEURX) has returned 7.37% so far this year and 21.24% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VEURX has returned 9.46% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Vanguard European Stock Index Fund
- 1D
- 0.28%
- 1M
- 0.92%
- YTD
- 7.37%
- 6M
- 7.90%
- 1Y
- 21.24%
- 3Y*
- 15.74%
- 5Y*
- 9.06%
- 10Y*
- 9.46%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VEURX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 18, 1990, VEURX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, VEURX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.72% | 3.23% | -8.46% | 6.10% | 2.07% | 0.18% | 7.37% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.06% | 4.19% | 0.13% | 4.22% | 4.91% | 2.54% | -2.62% | 3.92% | 2.24% | 0.26% | 1.44% | 3.58% | 35.20% |
| 2024 | -1.33% | 2.25% | 3.85% | -2.49% | 6.50% | -3.27% | 2.88% | 3.67% | 0.34% | -5.52% | -1.75% | -2.56% | 1.88% |
| 2023 | 9.15% | -1.66% | 2.46% | 4.13% | -5.17% | 4.31% | 2.81% | -4.08% | -4.31% | -3.08% | 9.68% | 5.46% | 19.83% |
| 2022 | -3.84% | -4.61% | -0.50% | -5.85% | 2.03% | -10.19% | 5.15% | -7.35% | -9.69% | 8.10% | 13.79% | -1.60% | -16.16% |
| 2021 | -1.63% | 2.62% | 3.11% | 4.82% | 4.55% | -1.65% | 2.03% | 1.74% | -5.32% | 4.71% | -4.91% | 5.79% | 16.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard European Stock Index Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.38%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.51 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 18, 1990.
- This fund participated in 96.37% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.99% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.38%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.51
- Upside Capture
- 90.99%
- Downside Capture
- 96.37%
Expense Ratio
VEURX has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VEURX ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (VEURX) 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.
| VEURX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.69 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.80 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.37 | -0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.75 | 2.78 | -1.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.42 | 12.44 | -6.02 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard European Stock Index Fund provided a 2.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.30 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 | $1.30 | $1.21 | $1.18 | $1.04 | $0.92 | $1.06 | $0.64 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.81 | $0.86 | $0.83 |
Dividend yield | 2.75% | 2.70% | 3.44% | 3.00% | 3.07% | 2.90% | 1.97% | 3.14% | 3.77% | 2.55% | 3.35% | 3.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard European Stock Index Fund. 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 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.81 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $1.21 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $1.18 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $1.04 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.92 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.06 |
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 European Stock Index Fund. 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 European Stock Index Fund was 63.33%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1294 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard European Stock Index Fund drawdown is 0.87%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.33%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 5y 1mo | 6y 6moNov 2007 - Apr 2014 |
2003 bear market2003 | -51.29%Mar 2003 | 2y 11mo | 1y 11mo | 4y 11moMar 2000 - Mar 2005 |
COVID crash2020 | -37.03%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 6d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -32.81%Sep 2022 | 1y 24d | 1y 4mo | 2y 5moSep 2021 - Feb 2024 |
1998 bear market1998 | -25.91%Oct 1998 | 2mo 16d | 3mo 3d | 5mo 19dJul 1998 - Jan 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VEURX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.33% | -56.78% | -6.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.97% | -9.10% | -2.87% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.97% | -18.90% | +4.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.81% | -25.43% | -7.38% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.03% | -33.92% | -3.11% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.87% | -1.80% | +0.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.65% | -10.71% | -1.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.25% | 2.03% | +1.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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