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 (Ticker: VXUS) is a global multi-region ETF, issued by Vanguard, one of the largest and most reputable fund issuers. With an overall rank of #23 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories, VXUS is positioned in the upper half of the market. The fund has an expense ratio of just 0.05%, indicating it is cost-effective for investors. Additionally, it offers a dividend yield of 2.59%, providing a steady income stream. The fund's assets under management (AUM) stand at $646B, suggesting strong investor adoption and confidence in its performance and management.

Over the past year, VXUS has delivered a return of 26.30%, with a 1-month return of 4.89% and a 3-month return of 4.17%, indicating a consistent upward trend. The 1-year return is notably higher than the 1-month and 3-month returns, suggesting a strong performance over the longer term. The 3-year return of 73.80% further supports this trend, showing that the fund has maintained a robust growth trajectory over the past three years. The 1-day return of +0.78% and the 1-week return of +0.01% suggest that the fund can experience short-term volatility, but overall, the returns indicate a positive performance trend across different time horizons.

VXUS is categorized as having a moderate volatility label, which implies that the fund's price movements are likely to be within a reasonable range, neither too volatile nor too stable. With a beta of 0.92, the fund is slightly less volatile than the market, suggesting that it may be a good choice for investors seeking exposure to international stocks without the full market risk. The Sharpe ratio of 1.26 indicates that the fund provides a good risk-adjusted return, meaning that the returns are relatively high compared to the level of risk taken. The maximum drawdown of -13.58% reflects the fund's potential for significant losses during market downturns, but this figure is still within a moderate range. Overall, these figures suggest that VXUS is a balanced fund, offering a mix of growth and stability, suitable for investors who are willing to accept some market risk for the potential of higher returns.

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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: 4.69% (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.

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VXUS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.10% and average daily volume is 5.6M/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 $646B 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