VGK — Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
International Developed Ranked #81 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Vanguard
VGK Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in VGK 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.
VGK Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: VGK'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.
What If You'd Invested in VGK?
See what a lump sum in VGK would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF is an International Developed fund issued by Vanguard with $39.0 billion in assets. It holds an overall rank of #81 of 458 tracked ETFs and sits at 11 of 22 within its category. The fund carries a B grade with a score of 72.1/100. Its expense ratio of 0.06% is significantly lower than the category median of 0.165%. The dividend yield of 1.94% trails the category median of 2.53%. Top holdings comprise 18.0% of assets, with ASML Holding NV as the largest position at 3.6%.
The fund has returned +20.93% over the past year, underperforming the category median of +22.96%. Short-term momentum shows a -0.26% decline over one week and a -0.10% drop over one month. Longer-term gains are evident with a +6.73% return over three months and +10.89% over six months. Year-to-date performance stands at +10.48%, while the three-year return is +68.61%. The price of $91.74 sits at 90.0% of its 52-week range. The rating has remained unchanged at grade B across the last 35 tracked days.
The fund exhibits a beta of 0.90, indicating it moves 90% as much as the market. Annualized volatility is 15.65%, which is labeled as Moderate. A Sharpe ratio of 1.02 suggests reasonable risk-adjusted returns relative to the risk taken. The maximum drawdown recorded is -14.31%. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 2,118,550 shares. The bid/ask spread is 1.98%, reflecting the cost of trading.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
VGK Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASML Holding NV | 3.61% | $1.36B |
| 2 | HSBC Holdings PLC | 2.03% | $769M |
| 3 | Roche Holding AG | 1.84% | $696M |
| 4 | AstraZeneca PLC | 1.83% | $692M |
| 5 | Novartis AG | 1.83% | $690M |
| 6 | Nestle SA | 1.68% | $634M |
| 7 | Shell PLC | 1.52% | $575M |
| 8 | Siemens AG | 1.40% | $531M |
| 9 | Banco Santander SA | 1.15% | $435M |
| 10 | Allianz SE | 1.12% | $423M |
Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 18.0% 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 VGK's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With VGK
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with VGK's top 10 — SCHF overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as VGK's top 10 (14.3% of VGK's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | VGK Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHF | Schwab International Equity ETF | 7 | 14.3% | ASML Holding NV, HSBC Holdings PLC, Roche Holding AG… |
| SPDW | State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF | 6 | 12.8% | ASML Holding NV, HSBC Holdings PLC, Roche Holding AG… |
| IEV | iShares Europe ETF | 6 | 10.2% | HSBC Holdings PLC, Roche Holding AG, AstraZeneca PLC… |
| AVDE | Avantis International Equity ETF | 5 | 10.8% | ASML Holding NV, HSBC Holdings PLC, Roche Holding AG… |
| IDEV | iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF | 5 | 9.1% | HSBC Holdings PLC, AstraZeneca PLC, Roche Holding AG… |
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: 4.77% (as of 2026-09-03) — 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): 14.32 (as of 2026-09-03) — 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 2026-08-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
Trade-Weighted US Dollar Index: 118.75 (as of 2026-08-28) — 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.
What VGK's Fees Cost You
VGK charges an expense ratio of 0.06% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
VGK Dividend Income Estimator
VGK currently yields 1.94%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
VGK Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 1.98% and average daily volume is 2.1M/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 $39.0B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: VGK 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.
VGK Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | 0.00% |
| 1-Week | -0.26% |
| 1-Month | -0.10% |
| 3-Month | +6.73% |
| 6-Month | +10.89% |
| YTD | +10.48% |
| 1-Year | +20.93% |
| 3-Year | +68.61% |
How VGK Compares to Other International Developed ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | B+ |
SCHF | Schwab International Equity ETF | +30.18% | 0.03% | $69.7B |
| #8 | B+ |
VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares | +29.33% | 0.03% | $323B |
| #10 | B+ |
EFV | iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | +30.21% | 0.31% | $31.7B |
| #11 | B+ |
SPDW | State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF | +29.42% | 0.03% | $42.3B |
| #19 | B+ |
VPL | Vanguard FTSE Pacific Index Fund ETF Shares | +41.98% | 0.07% | $13.5B |
| #24 | B+ |
AVDE | Avantis International Equity ETF | +26.20% | 0.23% | $19.1B |
| #25 | B+ |
DFAX | Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | +29.52% | 0.28% | $12.6B |
| #32 | B+ |
IDEV | iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF | +23.30% | 0.04% | $32.7B |
| #39 | B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | +22.62% | 0.07% | $194B |
| #74 | B |
EFA | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | +22.63% | 0.32% | $79.3B |
| #81 | B |
VGK | Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | +20.93% | 0.06% | $39.0B |
| #102 | B |
IPAC | iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | +25.50% | 0.09% | $2.77B |
| #121 | B |
IEUR | iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | +20.54% | 0.1% | $9.35B |
| #122 | B |
SCHC | Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | +21.25% | 0.06% | $5.77B |
| #134 | B |
AAXJ | iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF | +41.53% | 0.72% | $3.88B |
| #160 | C |
VSS | Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares | +19.66% | 0.06% | $14.3B |
| #163 | C |
SCZ | iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | +20.46% | 0.4% | $13.2B |
| #178 | C |
EZU | iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF | +21.74% | 0.5% | $9.91B |
| #181 | C |
FEZ | State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF | +21.87% | 0.29% | $4.49B |
| #194 | C |
GWX | State Street SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | +23.56% | 0.4% | $942M |
| #224 | C |
IEV | iShares Europe ETF | +20.76% | 0.6% | $1.68B |
| #284 | C |
EFG | iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF | +14.93% | 0.34% | $17.0B |