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

Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares, issued by Vanguard, is a global multi-region ETF. It holds an overall rank of #27 among 458 tracked ETFs, indicating a solid position in the market. The fund's expense ratio of 0.06% is relatively low, making it cost-effective for investors. With a dividend yield of 1.59%, it offers a modest income stream. The fund's price of $160.77 and assets under management (AUM) of $97.9B suggest strong investor adoption, as a high AUM typically indicates a large and active investor base.

The fund's performance shows a mix of short-term and long-term gains. Over the past year, it returned 23.31%, which is strong, but the 1-month return of 4.19% and the 1-week return of -0.91% indicate some volatility. The 3-month return of 3.96% and the 6-month return of 9.31% suggest a steady upward trend. The year-to-date return of 13.81% and the 3-year return of 76.57% further support a positive long-term trajectory, with the 1-day return of +0.53% showing consistent daily gains.

The fund's volatility label of 'Low' and beta of 0.98 indicate that it is less volatile than the market and has a similar risk profile. The Sharpe ratio of 1.31 is high, suggesting that the fund provides a good risk-adjusted return. The maximum drawdown of -16.51% shows that the fund has experienced a significant decline, but not as severe as some other funds. This combination of low volatility, a high Sharpe ratio, and a moderate drawdown implies that the fund is well-positioned to provide stable returns with limited downside risk, making it suitable for investors seeking a balanced approach to global equity exposure.

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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: 4.69% (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.

See it in a portfolio

VT isn't one of the twelve funds in the portfolio game, but VXUS — International — sits in the same category and is. It is an equivalent, not a substitute: different holdings, different fee, different returns.

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VT Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is — 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 $97.9B 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