VT — Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares

VT Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in VT 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.

VT Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: VT'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 Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VT) operates within the Global Multi-Region category, which ETFValuer tracks with a total of 8 funds. Issued by Vanguard, this fund has accumulated assets under management of $96.8 billion and trades at a price of $152.22. It holds an overall rank of #41 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B+ with a score of 75.6. The fund offers an expense ratio of 0.06% and provides a dividend yield of 1.58%. The substantial asset base and high ranking suggest significant investor adoption relative to the broader market. Its low expense ratio and broad category positioning support its status as a major holding for global equity exposure.

Short-term performance shows negative returns, with the fund down -1.38% over one day, -2.44% over one week, and -2.32% over one month. However, the trend shifts to positive territory over longer horizons, posting a 3-month return of +2.21% and a 6-month return of +4.13%. Year-to-date gains have accelerated to +7.76%, while the 1-year return stands at +17.95%. The 3-year return demonstrates strong cumulative growth at +64.35%. This pattern indicates a divergence where recent short-term declines have been offset by sustained medium and long-term appreciation. The data reflects a recovery trajectory following the initial short-term weakness.

The fund carries a Low volatility label and a beta of 0.98, indicating price movements that generally align with or slightly trail the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 0.94 suggests the fund has generated a favorable risk-adjusted return relative to its volatility. Despite these metrics, the maximum drawdown reached -16.51%, highlighting the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. The combination of a beta near unity and a low volatility label implies the fund moves in tandem with global markets without extreme amplification. Investors should note that while the Sharpe ratio is positive, the max drawdown figure represents the peak historical decline experienced by the fund.

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VT Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 21.7% 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 VT's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With VT

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with VT's top 10 — ACWI overlaps most, holding 9 of the same companies as VT's top 10 (21.7% of VT'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: 4.61% (as of 2026-07-28) — 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): 18.21 (as of 2026-07-28) — 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.

VT Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.01% and average daily volume is 3.1M/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 $96.8B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: VT 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.

VT Performance History

How VT Compares to Other Global Multi-Region ETFs