Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares
FundVFWAXNASDAQAbout
This index fund provides investors with an economical means of accessing international stock markets outside of the United States. It endeavors to mirror the performance of an index composed of companies from both established regions, including Europe, the Pacific, and Canada, as well as rapidly developing emerging economies. Beyond the inherent risks of equity investments, this fund is also susceptible to foreign exchange rate movements and country-specific geopolitical or economic risks. Its allocation to emerging markets means it may exhibit higher volatility when compared to other international funds. Patient investors aiming to diversify their portfolio with non-U.S. market exposure could consider this fund as a constituent of a broader investment strategy.
Key Facts
52-Week Range
Performance
Sector Exposure
- Basic Materials7.10%
- Communication Services4.48%
- Consumer Cyclical8.03%
- Consumer Defensive4.86%
- Energy4.67%
- Financial Services22.63%
- Healthcare6.74%
- Industrials15.03%
- Real Estate1.90%
- Technology21.55%
- Utilities3.01%
Top Holdings
| Symbol | Name | Weight | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2330.TW | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 4.37% | $4.17B |
| 005930.KS | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 2.41% | $2.30B |
| 000660.KS | SK hynix Inc | 2.05% | $1.96B |
| ASML.AS | ASML Holding NV | 1.53% | $1.46B |
| — | SLBBH1142 | 1.25% | $1.20B |
| 0700.HK | Tencent Holdings Ltd | 0.82% | $781.33M |
| HSBA.L | HSBC Holdings PLC | 0.78% | $749.00M |
| ROP.SW | Roche Holding AG | 0.72% | $687.07M |
| NOVN.SW | Novartis AG | 0.70% | $670.56M |
| AZN.L | AstraZeneca PLC | 0.68% | $646.46M |
| 9988.HK | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd | 0.67% | $644.14M |
| RY.TO | Royal Bank of Canada | 0.65% | $623.09M |
| NESN.SW | Nestle SA | 0.64% | $606.46M |
| SHEL.L | Shell PLC | 0.59% | $558.57M |
| SIE.DE | Siemens AG | 0.56% | $534.75M |
| BHP.AX | BHP Group Ltd | 0.53% | $506.62M |
| — | MKTLIQ 12/31/2049 | 0.52% | $500.66M |
| 8306.T | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | 0.50% | $479.61M |
| 7203.T | Toyota Motor Corp | 0.49% | $466.88M |
| 2454.TW | MediaTek Inc | 0.48% | $462.74M |
| CBA.AX | Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 0.48% | $459.83M |
| TD.TO | Toronto-Dominion Bank/The | 0.47% | $446.16M |
| — | Yuan Renminbi | 0.45% | $434.02M |
| SAP.DE | SAP SE | 0.45% | $432.01M |
| 9984.T | SoftBank Group Corp | 0.45% | $427.97M |