VEA — Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares

VEA Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in VEA over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

VEA Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: VEA's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) operates within the International Developed category, which ETFValuer tracks with a total of 22 funds. Issued by Vanguard, this fund has accumulated assets under management of $316 billion and trades at a price of $69.60. It holds an overall rank of #17 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B+ with a score of 80.0. The fund offers a low expense ratio of 0.03% while providing a dividend yield of 2.54%. The substantial asset size and high ranking suggest significant investor adoption relative to the broader market of tracked funds. These metrics position VEA as a widely utilized vehicle for exposure to developed international markets.

Over the last trading day, the fund declined by 0.57% before recovering to a weekly gain of 0.53%. A more pronounced drop occurred over the one-month period with a return of -2.19%, though this was followed by a 3-month gain of 2.68%. The six-month return accelerated to +6.55%, contributing to a year-to-date increase of 10.89%. This upward momentum continued over the past year, resulting in a 1-year return of 23.28%. The long-term trend shows further strength with a 3-year return reaching 62.26%. This pattern indicates a divergence where short-term volatility was eventually overshadowed by sustained long-term growth.

VEA carries a Moderate volatility label and exhibits a beta of 0.97, suggesting price movements that are slightly less volatile than the broader market benchmark. The fund has generated a Sharpe ratio of 1.07, indicating a favorable risk-adjusted return profile relative to the volatility experienced. Despite these metrics, the fund has experienced a maximum drawdown of -13.45% during its history. This combination of figures implies that while the fund generally offers efficient returns for the risk taken, it remains subject to significant temporary declines. Investors should expect moderate fluctuations in value alongside the potential for substantial, albeit temporary, losses during market downturns.

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VEA Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-03-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 11.5% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how VEA's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With VEA

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with VEA's top 10 — SCHF overlaps most, holding 9 of the same companies as VEA's top 10 (10.4% of VEA's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

Trade-Weighted US Dollar Index: 120.71 (as of 2026-07-24) — Measures the US dollar’s strength against major trading-partner currencies — dollar moves directly affect the US-dollar value of this fund’s international holdings.

VEA Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.49% and average daily volume is 11.5M/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $316B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: VEA is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

VEA Performance History

How VEA Compares to Other International Developed ETFs