Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
Price
$61.01
YTD
+6.85%
Expense
0.08%
Yield
2.85%
VXUS
VXUS NYSE
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF · by Vanguard
Price
$87.93
YTD return
+8.42%
1Y return
9.50%
Expense ratio
0.07%
Dividend yield
2.95%
AUM
$68B
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF covers developed and emerging markets outside the U.S. Provides exposure to over 8,500 stocks across 49 countries for maximum global diversification.
What is VXUS?
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) provides exposure to stocks across 50+ countries outside the United States, spanning developed and emerging markets. It's the preferred international equity ETF for building globally diversified portfolios.
Geographic Allocation
- Europe: 38.5%
- Pacific: 25.8%
- Emerging Markets: 26.2%
- North America (ex-US): 6.5%
- Middle East: 1.5%
- Other: 1.5%
Sector Allocation
- Financials: 20.5%
- Technology: 15.2%
- Industrials: 12.8%
- Consumer Discretionary: 11.5%
- Healthcare: 10.2%
- Consumer Staples: 7.8%
- Materials: 6.5%
- Energy: 5.2%
- Communication Services: 4.8%
- Utilities: 3.2%
- Real Estate: 2.3%
VXUS in the Three-Fund Portfolio
VXUS is the international equity component of the classic three-fund portfolio (VTI + VXUS + BND). Most Bogleheads recommend allocating 20-40% of equities to international stocks for diversification benefits.
Currency Impact
VXUS is unhedged, meaning returns are affected by currency fluctuations. A weakening U.S. dollar benefits VXUS holders, while a strengthening dollar creates a headwind.
Top holdings
Every holding links to its own page with a live price and the full list of funds that own it.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Sector | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiwan Semiconductor | TSM | Technology | 2.80% | $427.30 2.30% |
| 2 | Novo Nordisk | NVO | Healthcare | 1.80% | $46.26 -1.97% |
| 3 | Samsung Electronics | SSNLF | Technology | 1.50% | $65.21 0.00% |
| 4 | ASML Holdings | ASML | Technology | 1.40% | $1,735.01 -0.61% |
| 5 | Nestlé SA | NSRGY | Consumer Staples | 1.20% | $97.18 -2.13% |
| 6 | Tencent Holdings | TCEHY | Communication Services | 1.10% | $56.89 0.76% |
| 7 | Shell PLC | SHEL | Energy | 1.00% | $90.70 -0.45% |
| 8 | Roche Holdings | RHHBY | Healthcare | 0.90% | $56.37 -0.91% |
| 9 | AstraZeneca | AZN | Healthcare | 0.90% | $164.52 -1.05% |
| 10 | Toyota Motor | TM | Consumer Discretionary | 0.80% | $192.00 0.08% |
Frequently asked questions
Should I own VXUS?
Most financial advisors recommend 20-40% international allocation. VXUS is the simplest way to get comprehensive non-U.S. stock exposure.
How does VXUS differ from VWO?
VXUS includes both developed markets (Europe, Japan, etc.) and emerging markets, while VWO focuses exclusively on emerging markets.
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