Vanguard International Explorer Fund
FundVINEXNASDAQAbout
This fund aims to identify rapidly growing small-capitalization companies expected to surpass overall market performance. It primarily allocates capital to developed European and Pacific economies, with a smaller portion directed toward emerging markets. The portfolio demonstrates substantial diversification, encompassing more than 300 individual stocks across over two dozen nations. Investors should be aware that, in addition to the standard risks inherent in stock markets, investment strategies, and management, the fund also faces challenges related to currency exchange rates and country-specific factors. Moreover, its emphasis on smaller companies suggests a potential for increased price volatility, as these firms typically exhibit greater instability compared to larger corporations. This investment option may be particularly suitable for long-term investors looking to enhance an already diversified global portfolio.
Key Facts
52-Week Range
Performance
Sector Exposure
- Basic Materials7.01%
- Cash & Others4.80%
- Communication Services4.12%
- Consumer Cyclical11.14%
- Consumer Defensive4.08%
- Energy2.93%
- Financial Services14.32%
- Healthcare6.40%
- Industrials22.73%
- Real Estate8.87%
- Technology10.94%
- Utilities2.67%
Top Holdings
| Symbol | Name | Weight | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | MKTLIQ 12/31/2049 | 2.41% | $35.35M |
| SCZ | iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | 2.14% | $31.35M |
| — | SLCMT1142 | 1.13% | $16.57M |
| ARCAD.AS | Arcadis NV | 1.07% | $15.70M |
| BG.VI | BAWAG Group AG | 0.98% | $14.39M |
| 7167.T | Mebuki Financial Group Inc | 0.83% | $12.17M |
| ROR.L | Rotork PLC | 0.81% | $11.83M |
| 5393.T | Nichias Corp | 0.76% | $11.07M |
| 8377.T | Hokuhoku Financial Group Inc | 0.75% | $11.06M |
| 9962.T | MISUMI Group Inc | 0.75% | $10.96M |
| 2360.TW | Chroma ATE Inc | 0.74% | $10.83M |
| 0014.HK | Hysan Development Co Ltd | 0.72% | $10.49M |
| GAW.L | Games Workshop Group PLC | 0.71% | $10.37M |
| 9508.T | Kyushu Electric Power Co Inc | 0.71% | $10.34M |
| IG.MI | Italgas SpA | 0.70% | $10.32M |
| 3769.T | GMO Payment Gateway Inc | 0.68% | $10.00M |
| 6525.T | Kokusai Electric Corp | 0.65% | $9.58M |
| WHA.AS | Wereldhave NV | 0.65% | $9.51M |
| HMSO.L | Hammerson PLC | 0.64% | $9.34M |
| 3231.T | Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc | 0.62% | $9.07M |
| 3279.T | Activia Properties Inc | 0.61% | $8.97M |
| DPLM.L | Diploma PLC | 0.60% | $8.85M |
| HSX.L | Hiscox Ltd | 0.60% | $8.81M |
| DEC.PA | JCDecaux SE | 0.60% | $8.75M |
| MRL.MC | Merlin Properties Socimi SA | 0.58% | $8.53M |