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

VEA is an International Developed ETF managed by Vanguard, one of the largest and most respected issuers in the industry. With an AUM of $315B, it is a significant player in its category, tracking the FTSE Developed Markets Index. VEA is ranked #13 out of 458 tracked ETFs, indicating a solid position in the market. The fund's expense ratio of 0.03% is among the lowest, making it cost-effective for investors. It offers a dividend yield of 2.56%, providing a steady income stream. The fund's price of $73.42 and substantial AUM suggest strong investor adoption, as the fund is both accessible and popular among investors seeking exposure to developed markets.

Over the past year, VEA has delivered a strong return of 28.28%, with a 3-year return of 77.85%, indicating a consistent upward trend. The 1-month return of 5.22% and 3-month return of 4.41% show a slight deceleration in the short term, but the 1-year and 3-year returns suggest a robust performance. The 1-day return of +0.80% and 1-week return of -0.22% indicate some volatility, but the overall trend is positive. This pattern suggests that while there can be short-term fluctuations, the long-term outlook remains favorable.

VEA's volatility label of 'Moderate' and a beta of 0.97 indicate that the fund's price movements are slightly more volatile than the market average but still within a manageable range. The Sharpe ratio of 1.34 is high, suggesting that the fund provides a good risk-adjusted return. The maximum drawdown of -13.45% indicates that the fund has experienced a significant decline in value, but it has recovered from such declines. This combination of figures implies that VEA is suitable for investors who are willing to accept some market risk for the potential of higher returns, particularly in a market environment where developed markets are performing well.

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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: 4.69% (as of 2026-08-20) — 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): 16.01 (as of 2026-08-20) — 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 2026-07-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

Trade-Weighted US Dollar Index: 118.90 (as of 2026-08-14) — 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 0.03% and average daily volume is 11.0M/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 $315B 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