- ISIN
- US9219097431
- CUSIP
- 921909743
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Jun 24, 2016
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Index Tracked
- FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
VTISX Performance Chart
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Select Shares (VTISX) is up 14.7% since the beginning of the year. VTISX is currently trading at $196 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VTISX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,512.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Select Shares (VTISX) has returned 14.72% so far this year and 31.99% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Select Shares
- 1D
- 0.46%
- 1M
- 4.52%
- YTD
- 14.72%
- 6M
- 17.85%
- 1Y
- 31.99%
- 3Y*
- 19.61%
- 5Y*
- 8.62%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
VTISX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2017, VTISX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VTISX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.74% | 5.32% | -8.63% | 8.18% | 3.75% | 0.46% | 14.72% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.35% | 1.83% | 0.25% | 3.12% | 4.65% | 3.89% | -0.93% | 4.18% | 3.64% | 1.52% | 0.28% | 2.67% | 32.26% |
| 2024 | -1.61% | 3.11% | 3.04% | -2.24% | 4.01% | -0.87% | 2.79% | 2.48% | 2.56% | -4.71% | -0.24% | -2.58% | 5.42% |
| 2023 | 8.42% | -4.15% | 2.63% | 1.75% | -3.39% | 4.39% | 3.87% | -4.41% | -3.32% | -3.52% | 8.48% | 4.87% | 15.32% |
| 2022 | -2.83% | -2.96% | -0.38% | -6.28% | 1.44% | -8.33% | 3.68% | -4.07% | -10.02% | 3.43% | 13.38% | -2.17% | -15.96% |
| 2021 | -0.11% | 2.31% | 1.73% | 2.80% | 3.15% | -0.48% | -1.29% | 1.75% | -3.42% | 2.65% | -4.39% | 4.05% | 8.67% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Select Shares has an annualized alpha of 0.18%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2017.
- This fund participated in 86.91% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.14% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.18%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 76.14%
- Downside Capture
- 86.91%
Expense Ratio
VTISX has an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VTISX ranks 60 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Select Shares (VTISX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| VTISX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.35 | 2.39 | -0.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.19 | 3.25 | -0.06 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.43 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.96 | 3.11 | -0.15 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.70 | 14.38 | -2.69 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Select Shares provided a 2.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.19 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.19 | $5.45 | $4.53 | $4.29 | $3.65 | $4.49 | $2.95 | $3.86 | $3.45 | $3.59 |
Dividend yield | 2.65% | 3.19% | 3.39% | 3.28% | 3.11% | 3.12% | 2.16% | 3.07% | 3.23% | 2.80% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Select 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.09 | $5.45 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.29 | $4.53 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.93 | $4.29 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.43 | $3.65 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.14 | $4.49 |
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 Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Select 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 Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Select Shares was 35.74%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -35.74%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 28d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.51%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 1y 7mo | 2y 11moJun 2021 - May 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.14%Apr 2025 | 19d | 24d | 1mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.29%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 9dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -9.76%Jan 2025 | 3mo 18d | 2mo 3d | 5mo 21dSep 2024 - Mar 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VTISX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.74% | -56.78% | +21.04% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.29% | -9.10% | -2.19% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.14% | -18.90% | +5.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.51% | -25.43% | -4.08% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.39% | -10.72% | +3.33% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.85% | 1.97% | +0.88% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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