- ISIN
- US9220388071
- CUSIP
- 922038807
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Oct 16, 2019
- Region
- Global ex-U.S. (Developed and Emerging ex-U.S.)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $9B
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Performance
VWICX Performance Chart
Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Investor Shares (VWICX) is up 15.9% since the beginning of the year. VWICX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VWICX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,810.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Investor Shares (VWICX) has returned 15.90% so far this year and 37.37% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Investor Shares
- 1D
- 1.61%
- 1M
- 3.76%
- YTD
- 15.90%
- 6M
- 16.52%
- 1Y
- 37.37%
- 3Y*
- 22.21%
- 5Y*
- 12.60%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VWICX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 24, 2019, VWICX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.14%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VWICX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.15% | 4.96% | -7.75% | 6.84% | 3.39% | 2.08% | 15.90% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.84% | 2.72% | 0.81% | 2.70% | 5.18% | 3.98% | -0.97% | 4.00% | 4.98% | 1.86% | 1.06% | 2.98% | 38.41% |
| 2024 | -1.74% | 3.63% | 4.65% | -1.25% | 3.63% | -0.46% | 1.45% | 3.39% | 1.75% | -4.01% | 0.15% | -2.47% | 8.62% |
| 2023 | 7.71% | -4.14% | 1.89% | 1.32% | -3.92% | 4.99% | 3.20% | -3.85% | -2.35% | -2.85% | 8.81% | 3.79% | 14.30% |
| 2022 | -0.24% | -1.79% | -1.00% | -6.03% | 3.03% | -9.43% | 2.77% | -3.07% | -8.15% | 3.76% | 12.07% | -1.38% | -10.76% |
| 2021 | -0.00% | 3.48% | 2.52% | 1.72% | 3.87% | -1.55% | -1.10% | 1.75% | -2.11% | 2.80% | -5.60% | 5.90% | 11.70% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Investor Shares has an annualized alpha of 2.55%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 24, 2019.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (76.62%) than losses (76.38%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.55% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.55%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 76.62%
- Downside Capture
- 76.38%
Expense Ratio
VWICX has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VWICX ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Investor Shares (VWICX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VWICX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.33 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.42 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.37 | +0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.40 | 2.78 | +0.62 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.18 | 12.44 | +0.75 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Investor Shares provided a 3.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.73 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.73 | $0.73 | $0.33 | $0.25 | $0.21 | $0.53 | $0.21 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 3.74% | 4.33% | 2.58% | 2.10% | 1.99% | 4.27% | 1.80% | 0.11% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Investor 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.73 |
| 2024 | $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 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.53 |
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 International Core Stock Fund Investor 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 International Core Stock Fund Investor Shares was 34.37%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.37%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 7mo 28d | 10moJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.94%Sep 2022 | 7mo 19d | 1y 4mo | 2y 12dFeb 2022 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.28%Apr 2025 | 19d | 24d | 1mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.84%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 9dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.00%Aug 2024 | 21d | 24d | 1mo 15dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VWICX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.37% | -56.78% | +22.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.84% | -9.10% | -1.74% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.28% | -18.90% | +5.62% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.94% | -25.43% | +0.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.72% | -10.71% | +4.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.79% | 2.03% | +0.76% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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