Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS)
VSS is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index. VSS launched on Apr 2, 2009 and has a 0.07% expense ratio.
ETF Info
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Apr 2, 2009
Developed Markets (Broad)
1x
FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index
Multi-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
VSS has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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 Small-Cap 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 FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF had a return of 1.90% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.79% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF had an annualized return of 4.63%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.01%, indicating that Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VSS
1.90%
-1.45%
-1.41%
3.79%
3.56%
4.63%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VSS, 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 | -3.13% | 1.57% | 3.23% | -1.92% | 4.56% | -1.25% | 3.18% | 1.52% | 2.81% | -4.65% | 0.14% | 1.90% | |
| 2023 | 8.76% | -3.15% | 0.87% | 1.57% | -3.50% | 4.11% | 4.93% | -3.83% | -4.26% | -4.91% | 9.37% | 6.07% | 15.57% |
| 2022 | -5.80% | -1.95% | 0.13% | -7.41% | 0.79% | -10.41% | 5.92% | -4.67% | -10.80% | 3.66% | 11.32% | -2.29% | -21.48% |
| 2021 | -0.64% | 4.00% | 1.96% | 4.27% | 2.51% | -0.14% | 0.93% | 1.70% | -4.13% | 3.21% | -4.53% | 3.67% | 13.05% |
| 2020 | -3.77% | -7.78% | -20.63% | 11.62% | 6.38% | 3.99% | 5.26% | 5.85% | -1.88% | -2.72% | 13.07% | 6.92% | 11.81% |
| 2019 | 7.48% | 2.07% | 0.29% | 2.48% | -5.28% | 5.01% | -2.16% | -2.56% | 2.15% | 3.67% | 1.75% | 5.35% | 21.36% |
| 2018 | 4.43% | -4.43% | 0.24% | 0.31% | -0.13% | -2.80% | 0.96% | -1.72% | -1.74% | -10.11% | 1.13% | -5.59% | -18.48% |
| 2017 | 4.80% | 1.63% | 2.57% | 2.76% | 2.08% | 1.19% | 3.62% | 0.94% | 2.05% | 1.48% | 0.87% | 3.10% | 30.61% |
| 2016 | -6.70% | 0.46% | 7.30% | 3.02% | -0.36% | -2.05% | 4.96% | -0.52% | 2.88% | -2.95% | -2.17% | 1.08% | 4.24% |
| 2015 | -0.62% | 6.28% | -1.34% | 5.58% | 0.18% | -2.27% | -2.92% | -5.68% | -2.32% | 4.70% | 0.21% | -1.07% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | -2.59% | 7.17% | -0.56% | 1.02% | 1.33% | 2.31% | -3.03% | 1.46% | -6.27% | -1.49% | -1.89% | -2.02% | -5.06% |
| 2013 | 3.03% | -0.24% | 1.10% | 2.47% | -2.50% | -4.55% | 5.18% | -1.00% | 7.32% | 3.57% | -0.52% | 2.17% | 16.58% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VSS is 22, meaning it’s performing worse than 78% of other ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is 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 All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) 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 Small-Cap ETF provided a 1.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.40 | $3.61 | $2.36 | $3.67 | $2.31 | $3.61 | $2.65 | $3.38 | $2.75 | $2.47 | $2.55 | $2.79 |
Dividend yield | 1.21% | 3.14% | 2.30% | 2.74% | 1.90% | 3.25% | 2.80% | 2.83% | 2.93% | 2.66% | 2.67% | 2.71% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.05 | $3.61 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.83 | $2.36 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.51 | $3.67 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.97 | $2.31 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.15 | $3.61 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $2.65 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.01 | $3.38 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.46 | $2.75 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $2.47 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.41 | $2.55 |
| 2013 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.58 | $2.79 |
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 Small-Cap 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 All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF was 43.51%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 178 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF drawdown is 10.69%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -43.51% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 178 | Dec 3, 2020 | 719 |
| -33.94% | Sep 7, 2021 | 280 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -29.09% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 492 | Sep 18, 2013 | 600 |
| -24.18% | Jul 7, 2014 | 405 | Feb 11, 2016 | 302 | Apr 25, 2017 | 707 |
| -18.53% | Apr 15, 2010 | 30 | May 26, 2010 | 80 | Sep 20, 2010 | 110 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF volatility is 3.65%, 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.