Vanguard International Explorer Fund (VINEX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9219462085 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 921946208 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Nov 4, 1996 |
| Category | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Expense Ratio
VINEX features an expense ratio of 0.40%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard International Explorer Fund, 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 International Explorer Fund had a return of 2.29% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.76% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard International Explorer Fund had an annualized return of 4.13%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Vanguard International Explorer Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.29% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | -4.18% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | -0.23% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 15.76% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 2.51% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.13% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VINEX, 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 | -3.17% | 2.67% | 2.78% | -4.08% | 4.79% | -2.17% | 4.73% | 1.90% | 2.35% | -5.89% | 2.29% | ||
| 2023 | 8.58% | -1.70% | 1.98% | 1.27% | -2.93% | 3.15% | 3.17% | -4.41% | -5.82% | -5.73% | 11.07% | 7.39% | 15.26% |
| 2022 | -9.35% | -4.61% | -1.68% | -8.24% | -0.60% | -10.30% | 6.42% | -5.97% | -10.06% | 4.13% | 12.91% | -1.56% | -27.56% |
| 2021 | -1.03% | 2.48% | 1.21% | 5.11% | 1.32% | 0.13% | 1.39% | 3.49% | -4.69% | 1.66% | -4.54% | 3.10% | 9.51% |
| 2020 | -4.02% | -8.02% | -18.84% | 10.59% | 8.66% | 2.66% | 3.66% | 5.48% | 0.23% | -2.65% | 13.55% | 7.46% | 15.07% |
| 2019 | 8.36% | 1.78% | 0.06% | 4.27% | -7.73% | 5.69% | -2.13% | -3.20% | 2.68% | 4.68% | 2.90% | 3.67% | 21.90% |
| 2018 | 5.12% | -4.02% | -0.28% | 0.23% | -0.84% | -2.16% | 0.10% | -1.77% | -1.17% | -11.76% | -0.39% | -7.87% | -23.02% |
| 2017 | 4.41% | 1.82% | 3.74% | 5.39% | 4.27% | 0.50% | 3.47% | 0.39% | 3.97% | 1.82% | 0.46% | 3.21% | 38.86% |
| 2016 | -6.67% | -2.40% | 7.58% | 0.66% | 1.44% | -5.54% | 5.62% | -0.18% | 2.84% | -3.17% | -2.50% | 1.53% | -1.76% |
| 2015 | -0.12% | 6.81% | 0.57% | 3.45% | 0.88% | -1.14% | 1.15% | -4.99% | -3.08% | 4.59% | 0.11% | 0.60% | 8.61% |
| 2014 | -2.23% | 5.94% | 0.73% | -0.57% | 1.88% | 1.13% | -2.08% | 0.62% | -4.43% | -1.51% | -1.42% | -0.57% | -2.84% |
| 2013 | 4.96% | 0.19% | 1.49% | 3.50% | -0.49% | -2.16% | 5.50% | -0.66% | 7.30% | 3.99% | 0.81% | 2.72% | 30.23% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VINEX is 11, indicating that it is in the bottom 11% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard International Explorer Fund (VINEX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard International Explorer Fund provided a 2.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.42 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.26 | $0.49 | $0.22 | $0.45 | $0.29 | $0.45 | $0.32 | $0.26 | $0.33 | $0.42 |
Dividend yield | 2.42% | 2.47% | 1.74% | 2.29% | 1.06% | 2.51% | 1.92% | 2.10% | 1.95% | 1.55% | 1.98% | 2.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard International Explorer 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.29 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.33 |
| 2013 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
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 International Explorer 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 International Explorer Fund was 65.50%, occurring on Oct 10, 2002. Recovery took 813 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard International Explorer Fund drawdown is 20.16%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -65.5% | Mar 13, 2000 | 645 | Oct 10, 2002 | 813 | Jan 4, 2006 | 1458 |
| -62.16% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1159 | Oct 15, 2013 | 1497 |
| -45.46% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 195 | Dec 29, 2020 | 736 |
| -42.24% | Sep 7, 2021 | 278 | Oct 12, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -18.08% | May 10, 2006 | 24 | Jun 13, 2006 | 118 | Nov 30, 2006 | 142 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard International Explorer Fund volatility is 3.56%, 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.