Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)
VXUS is a passive exchange-traded fund (ETF) that aims to track the performance of the MSCI All Country World ex USA Investable Market Index. This market capitalization-weighted index is designed to measure the performance of large and mid-cap stocks across developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States. The MSCI All Country World ex USA Investable Market Index includes over 6,500 stocks from 23 developed and 24 emerging markets.
VXUS was launched on January 26, 2011, and is managed by Vanguard, a well-known investment management company. Vanguard is known for offering low-cost investment products, and VXUS has a relatively low expense ratio of 0.07%.
VXUS is passively managed, which means that the fund's holdings are automatically rebalanced to ensure they continue to match the index's composition. Passive ETFs are generally considered a cost-effective way to invest in a broad range of stocks or other assets, as they have lower fees than actively managed funds.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US9219097683 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 921909768 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Jan 26, 2011 |
| Region | Broad Asia (Broad) |
| Category | Foreign Large Cap Equities |
| Index Tracked | MSCI All Country World ex USA Investable Market Index |
| ETF Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF has an expense ratio of 0.07% which is considered to be low.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Total 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.
Compare to other instruments
Return
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF had a return of 7.21% year-to-date (YTD) and 0.77% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Total International Stock ETF had an annualized return of 4.22%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 9.79%, indicating that Vanguard Total International Stock ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -1.65% | 0.86% |
| Year-To-Date | 7.21% | 9.53% |
| 6 months | 6.66% | 4.45% |
| 1 year | 0.77% | 1.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 2.96% | 9.36% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.22% | 9.79% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.68% | -4.27% | 2.84% | 1.88% | ||||||||
| 2022 | 3.41% | 13.04% | -2.14% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.18 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 0.27 |
Dividend History
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF granted a 3.11% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.72 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.72 | $1.60 | $1.97 | $1.29 | $1.70 | $1.50 | $1.55 | $1.34 | $1.28 | $1.65 | $1.41 | $1.39 |
Dividend yield | 3.11% | 3.10% | 3.20% | 2.28% | 3.34% | 3.58% | 3.17% | 3.50% | 3.48% | 4.30% | 3.52% | 3.98% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Total 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | ||||||||
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 |
| 2012 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 |
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF is 35.97%, recorded on Mar 23, 2020. It took 166 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -35.97% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 166 | Nov 16, 2020 | 707 |
| -29.44% | Sep 7, 2021 | 280 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -26.98% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 400 | May 8, 2013 | 508 |
| -24.89% | Jul 7, 2014 | 405 | Feb 11, 2016 | 307 | May 2, 2017 | 712 |
| -11.35% | May 9, 2013 | 32 | Jun 24, 2013 | 58 | Sep 16, 2013 | 90 |
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Total International Stock ETF volatility is 3.53%, 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.
Alternatives
| Symbol | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Ret. | 10Y Ann. Ret. | Div. Yield | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IXUS | Oct 18, 2012 | 0.09% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 2.3% | -36.2% | 0.2 | ||||
| SCHF | Nov 3, 2009 | 0.06% | 9.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | -34.9% | 0.3 | ||||
| VEA | Jul 20, 2007 | 0.05% | 8.7% | 4.9% | 3.0% | -60.7% | 0.3 | ||||
| VEU | Mar 2, 2007 | 0.07% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 3.1% | -61.5% | 0.2 | ||||
| VOO | Sep 7, 2010 | 0.03% | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.9% | -34.0% | 0.4 | ||||
| VT | Jun 24, 2008 | 0.07% | 8.6% | 8.0% | 2.3% | -50.3% | 0.3 | ||||
| VTI | May 24, 2001 | 0.03% | 9.4% | 11.3% | 1.9% | -55.5% | 0.3 | ||||
| VWO | Mar 4, 2005 | 0.08% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 4.1% | -67.7% | -0.1 |
Portfolios with Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
| Portfolio Name | YTD Return | 10Y Return | Div. Yield | 10Y Volatility | Max. Drawdown | Expense Ratio | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Gibson Five Asset Portfolio | 1.55% | 4.88% | 2.76% | 11.96% | -27.82% | 0.22% | -0.39 | ||||
| Scott Burns Margaritaville Portfolio | 6.14% | 5.90% | 4.18% | 11.35% | -23.92% | 0.10% | 0.13 |