Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares (VWIGX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9219102046 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 921910204 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 1981 |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
VWIGX features an expense ratio of 0.43%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares, 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 Growth Fund Investor Shares had a return of 10.15% year-to-date (YTD) and 17.99% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares had an annualized return of 8.24%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.11%, indicating that Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 10.15% | 23.08% |
| 1 month | -2.97% | 0.48% |
| 6 months | 0.66% | 10.70% |
| 1 year | 17.99% | 30.22% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.15% | 13.50% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 8.24% | 11.11% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VWIGX, 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 | -2.50% | 6.28% | 1.60% | -3.06% | 6.58% | -0.98% | 1.25% | 2.49% | 3.49% | -2.83% | 10.15% | ||
| 2023 | 12.62% | -5.31% | 5.44% | -1.63% | -1.46% | 4.06% | 5.15% | -7.81% | -6.33% | -5.09% | 11.98% | 4.75% | 14.65% |
| 2022 | -9.20% | -6.33% | -1.80% | -11.12% | -0.49% | -7.45% | 7.55% | -5.84% | -11.31% | 2.27% | 15.81% | -4.92% | -30.86% |
| 2021 | 4.17% | -1.79% | -3.28% | 4.35% | -0.46% | 3.46% | -1.59% | 3.36% | -5.69% | 3.72% | -5.03% | -1.17% | -0.70% |
| 2020 | -1.52% | -3.77% | -10.87% | 11.25% | 9.22% | 9.44% | 8.70% | 8.82% | -1.75% | -0.45% | 15.31% | 6.49% | 59.57% |
| 2019 | 8.43% | 4.26% | 1.63% | 4.47% | -8.70% | 8.17% | -1.63% | -2.58% | 1.20% | 4.29% | 3.65% | 5.69% | 31.36% |
| 2018 | 9.09% | -4.15% | -1.11% | -0.26% | 1.10% | -0.19% | 1.50% | -1.58% | -1.44% | -10.66% | 2.44% | -6.89% | -12.68% |
| 2017 | 7.27% | 0.97% | 4.01% | 4.23% | 5.14% | 0.57% | 5.36% | 2.38% | 2.57% | 2.30% | 0.77% | 0.96% | 42.98% |
| 2016 | -7.68% | -1.69% | 7.94% | 1.98% | -0.09% | -1.38% | 5.58% | 2.05% | 2.81% | -3.09% | -4.04% | 0.28% | 1.70% |
| 2015 | 0.23% | 5.93% | -0.66% | 4.18% | -0.08% | -2.83% | -1.13% | -8.32% | -4.03% | 9.20% | 0.46% | -2.45% | -0.68% |
| 2014 | -5.66% | 5.36% | -0.17% | 0.39% | 1.55% | 1.14% | -1.51% | 1.15% | -4.58% | 0.31% | 1.45% | -4.64% | -5.62% |
| 2013 | 4.41% | -1.44% | 0.15% | 2.77% | -0.24% | -4.57% | 7.05% | -1.83% | 8.13% | 3.49% | 1.31% | 2.33% | 22.94% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VWIGX is 20, indicating that it is in the bottom 20% 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 Growth Fund Investor Shares (VWIGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares provided a 0.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.39 | $0.41 | $0.11 | $0.39 | $0.40 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.29 | $0.49 | $0.34 |
Dividend yield | 0.92% | 1.01% | 1.37% | 0.93% | 0.21% | 1.20% | 1.62% | 0.84% | 1.26% | 1.39% | 2.29% | 1.44% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard International Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2017 | $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 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2015 | $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 |
| 2014 | $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 |
| 2013 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
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 Growth 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 Growth Fund Investor Shares was 59.58%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1134 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares drawdown is 23.31%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -59.58% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1134 | Sep 10, 2013 | 1472 |
| -49.69% | Mar 29, 2000 | 632 | Oct 9, 2002 | 748 | Sep 29, 2005 | 1380 |
| -47.74% | Feb 17, 2021 | 420 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -40.49% | Sep 29, 1987 | 20 | Oct 26, 1987 | 567 | Dec 27, 1989 | 587 |
| -28.95% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 52 | Jun 2, 2020 | 72 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares volatility is 3.83%, 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.