Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares (VFWSX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9220427838 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 922042783 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2007 |
| Category | Foreign Large Cap Equities |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Expense Ratio
VFWSX has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares, 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 All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares had a return of 6.09% year-to-date (YTD) and 13.51% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares had an annualized return of 4.83%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.11%, indicating that Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 6.09% | 23.08% |
| 1 month | -4.90% | 0.48% |
| 6 months | -1.84% | 10.70% |
| 1 year | 13.51% | 30.22% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.31% | 13.50% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.83% | 11.11% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VFWSX, 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 | -1.64% | 3.27% | 3.09% | -2.31% | 4.00% | -0.80% | 2.75% | 2.55% | 2.51% | -4.78% | 6.09% | ||
| 2023 | 8.44% | -4.27% | 2.82% | 1.79% | -3.37% | 4.42% | 3.77% | -4.49% | -3.23% | -3.38% | 8.39% | 4.97% | 15.59% |
| 2022 | -2.51% | -3.16% | -0.45% | -6.19% | 1.52% | -8.11% | 3.47% | -4.08% | -9.87% | 3.39% | 13.63% | -2.23% | -15.48% |
| 2021 | 0.01% | 2.21% | 1.61% | 2.59% | 3.25% | -0.55% | -1.51% | 1.71% | -3.38% | 2.59% | -4.35% | 4.05% | 8.11% |
| 2020 | -3.27% | -6.56% | -15.56% | 7.54% | 4.69% | 4.36% | 3.97% | 4.27% | -1.95% | -2.19% | 13.04% | 5.69% | 11.37% |
| 2019 | 7.58% | 1.66% | 0.78% | 2.81% | -5.51% | 5.89% | -1.92% | -2.26% | 2.75% | 3.42% | 1.04% | 4.18% | 21.58% |
| 2018 | 5.69% | -5.20% | -0.69% | 0.83% | -2.11% | -2.02% | 2.76% | -2.27% | 0.49% | -8.15% | 1.30% | -4.80% | -13.97% |
| 2017 | 3.94% | 1.38% | 2.91% | 2.16% | 3.09% | 0.44% | 3.41% | 0.62% | 1.80% | 1.97% | 0.75% | 1.96% | 27.27% |
| 2016 | -5.56% | -2.46% | 8.24% | 2.17% | -1.05% | -0.80% | 4.33% | 0.82% | 1.33% | -1.61% | -2.16% | 2.07% | 4.73% |
| 2015 | 0.25% | 5.48% | -1.54% | 5.01% | -1.06% | -2.74% | -0.56% | -7.46% | -4.02% | 6.43% | -1.42% | -2.19% | -4.65% |
| 2014 | -5.06% | 5.30% | 0.43% | 1.45% | 1.95% | 1.67% | -1.46% | 1.04% | -4.87% | -0.09% | -0.13% | -3.83% | -4.03% |
| 2013 | 3.25% | -1.46% | 0.56% | 3.73% | -3.03% | -3.61% | 4.53% | -1.70% | 7.18% | 3.48% | 0.14% | 1.16% | 14.52% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VFWSX is 27, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares (VFWSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares provided a 3.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.47 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.47 | $3.66 | $3.07 | $3.70 | $2.30 | $3.28 | $2.95 | $2.88 | $2.58 | $2.55 | $3.27 | $2.69 |
Dividend yield | 3.00% | 3.31% | 3.10% | 3.06% | 1.99% | 3.10% | 3.28% | 2.67% | 2.97% | 2.97% | 3.54% | 2.70% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares. 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 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.81 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.66 | $3.66 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $3.07 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.66 | $3.70 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $2.30 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $3.28 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $2.95 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $2.88 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $2.58 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $2.55 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $3.27 |
| 2013 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $2.69 |
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 All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares. 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 All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares was 61.25%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1328 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares drawdown is 7.74%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.25% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1328 | Jun 18, 2014 | 1666 |
| -34.87% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 163 | Nov 11, 2020 | 704 |
| -29.37% | Jun 15, 2021 | 338 | Oct 14, 2022 | 394 | May 10, 2024 | 732 |
| -24.77% | Jul 7, 2014 | 405 | Feb 11, 2016 | 307 | May 2, 2017 | 712 |
| -12.91% | Jul 16, 2007 | 24 | Aug 16, 2007 | 29 | Sep 27, 2007 | 53 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Institutional Shares volatility is 3.66%, 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.