VXUS — Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares

VXUS Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in VXUS 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.

VXUS Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: VXUS'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 International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares, trading under the ticker VXUS, operates within the Global Multi-Region category where ETFValuer tracks a total of 8 funds. Issued by Vanguard, this fund has accumulated assets under management of $650 billion, reflecting significant investor adoption relative to its $83.25 share price. It holds an overall rank of #30 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B+ with a score of 77.4 out of 100. The fund maintains a low cost structure with an expense ratio of 0.05% while offering a dividend yield of 2.56%. These metrics position the ETF as a large-cap, cost-efficient vehicle within its specific sector classification. The substantial asset base suggests strong institutional and retail interest compared to smaller peers in the same category.

Recent price action shows a decline over the shortest horizons, with the fund down 0.64% over one day and 1.42% over one week. This negative momentum extended into the one-month period, which recorded a return of -1.46%, before the trend reversed into positive territory over longer durations. The fund posted a 3-month return of +1.56% and accelerated to +4.82% over six months. Year-to-date performance has been robust at +9.37%, while the one-year return stands at +21.55%. Over a three-year period, the fund has generated a cumulative return of +61.69%, indicating a strong long-term trajectory despite recent short-term weakness.

The fund carries a Moderate volatility label and exhibits a beta of 0.92, suggesting its price movements are slightly less sensitive to broad market fluctuations than the average asset. A Sharpe ratio of 0.99 indicates that the fund has generated a favorable risk-adjusted return relative to the volatility experienced. However, the maximum drawdown of -13.58% highlights the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. This combination of a beta below 1.0 and a moderate drawdown suggests the fund may offer some downside protection while still participating in market gains. The data implies a balanced profile where the fund navigates market cycles with a measured level of risk exposure.

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VXUS Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 13.4% 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 VXUS's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With VXUS

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with VXUS's top 10 — VSGX overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as VXUS's top 10 (11.8% of VXUS'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.

VXUS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.47% and average daily volume is 6.1M/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 $650B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: VXUS 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.

VXUS Performance History

How VXUS Compares to Other Global Multi-Region ETFs