Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX)
VSGX is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Choice Index.. VSGX launched on Sep 18, 2018 and has a 0.12% expense ratio.
ETF Info
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Sep 18, 2018
Broad Asia (Broad)
1x
FTSE Global All Cap ex US Choice Index.
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
VSGX has an expense ratio of 0.12%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF, 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 ESG International Stock ETF had a return of 5.62% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.61% in the last 12 months.
VSGX
5.62%
-1.23%
0.34%
7.61%
3.90%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VSGX, 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 | -1.50% | 2.92% | 3.12% | -3.29% | 3.71% | 0.33% | 2.92% | 2.75% | 2.21% | -4.13% | -0.27% | 5.62% | |
| 2023 | 8.66% | -4.25% | 2.52% | 1.70% | -2.95% | 4.00% | 3.82% | -4.50% | -3.78% | -3.37% | 8.74% | 5.35% | 15.62% |
| 2022 | -3.56% | -3.48% | -0.67% | -6.80% | 0.84% | -7.62% | 3.77% | -4.74% | -10.16% | 3.59% | 12.89% | -2.38% | -18.61% |
| 2021 | 0.44% | 1.90% | 1.39% | 2.67% | 2.78% | -0.19% | -1.38% | 1.83% | -3.79% | 2.67% | -4.03% | 3.06% | 7.24% |
| 2020 | -2.94% | -6.15% | -15.38% | 7.58% | 4.79% | 4.37% | 4.39% | 4.42% | -1.06% | -1.71% | 11.26% | 5.63% | 13.01% |
| 2019 | 8.13% | 1.48% | 0.10% | 3.25% | -5.24% | 5.54% | -1.62% | -1.81% | 2.77% | 3.79% | 1.08% | 4.16% | 23.04% |
| 2018 | -1.33% | -7.87% | 1.49% | -5.56% | -12.87% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VSGX is 34, 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 ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF provided a 2.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.26 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.26 | $1.53 | $1.28 | $1.55 | $0.99 | $1.22 | $0.17 |
Dividend yield | 2.21% | 2.77% | 2.61% | 2.50% | 1.67% | 2.28% | 0.38% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard ESG International Stock 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $1.53 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $1.28 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $1.55 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.99 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $1.22 |
| 2018 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
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 ESG International Stock 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 ESG International Stock ETF was 33.10%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 159 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF drawdown is 8.21%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.1% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 159 | Nov 5, 2020 | 203 |
| -32.14% | Sep 8, 2021 | 279 | Oct 14, 2022 | 466 | Aug 23, 2024 | 745 |
| -15.25% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 131 | Jul 3, 2019 | 196 |
| -8.21% | Sep 27, 2024 | 58 | Dec 18, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -7.67% | Jul 5, 2019 | 29 | Aug 14, 2019 | 45 | Oct 17, 2019 | 74 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF volatility is 3.25%, 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.