Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)
| Assets | $28.38B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| PE Ratio | 16.19 |
| Shares Out | 361.10M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 45.96% |
| 1-Year Return | +23.41% |
| Volume | 1,923,273 |
| Open | 82.32 |
| Previous Close | 81.99 |
| Day's Range | 81.88 - 82.42 |
| 52-Week Low | 62.02 |
| 52-Week High | 82.42 |
| Beta | 0.87 |
| Holdings | 1244 |
| Inception Date | Mar 4, 2005 |
About VGK
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap index. The fund is passively managed to provide exposure to the developed Europe equity space. It holds stocks of any market capitalization. VGK was launched on Mar 4, 2005 and is issued by Vanguard.
Top 10 Holdings
17.38% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 2.91% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 1.87% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 1.73% |
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 1.70% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 1.69% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 1.62% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 1.58% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 1.54% |
| Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | SIE | 1.46% |
| LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne | MC | 1.26% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.2086 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $1.1065 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.2935 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.7194 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.1708 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $1.0317 | Jun 25, 2024 |
News
Vanguard Europe ETF: Markets Betting On End To Ukraine War And Return Of Russian Gas (Rating Upgrade)
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF is upgraded from Sell to Hold due to attractive fundamentals and a lower P/E ratio versus the S&P 500. VGK's recent outperformance is driven by a strong euro and solid earning...
Euro zone consumers continue to see benign inflation path, ECB survey shows
Euro zone consumers raised their near-term inflation expectations a touch but kept them unchanged further out, a European Central Bank survey showed, supporting bets that price growth remains around t...
European stocks close higher: DAX climbs 0.2%, FTSE 100 ends flat
European equities eked out a modest gain on Thursday, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 reversing early losses to finish 0.12% higher as investors assessed a shifting global economic landscape, incoming...
Europe's Economic Comeback: What It Will Take For A Broad Resurgence
Europe's macro outlook is shifting. After years of fiscal restraint and fragmented policy, the region is entering a new chapter - one centered on pro-growth fiscal policy, energy security, and capital...
EU agrees to harmonise EU insolvency laws to enhance cross-border investments, capital markets
European Union governments and the European Parliament have reached agreement on harmonising the 27-nation bloc's insolvency laws to make it easier to invest across the EU and create a more liquid EU ...
What's the Best-Performing Vanguard ETF of 2025 So Far?
The top-performing ETF in the Vanguard stable so far this year is a redemption story. It focuses on a region that has long disappointed investors.
China ETFs' Paradox: Winning But Ignored in 2025
It's been a good year for international equity ETFs. As a category, broad exposure funds tapping into both developed and emerging market equities have delivered outsized gains relative to U.S. markets...
ECB's Kocher says bar is not higher for possible December rate cut
"We continue to stay in a good place." ECB governing council member Martin Kocher tells Lizzy Burden there's "no pre-commitment" on any rate path
Meet the 2 Best-Performing Vanguard Index Funds of 2025
International stocks have outperformed U.S. stocks this year due to concerns about federal debt, tariffs, and monetary policy. The Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF has advanced 29% year to date, and it provid...
Deutsche Bank's Maximilian Uleer: Here's why the bull thesis for Europe holds
Maximilian Uleer, Deutsche Bank head of European equity and cross asset strategy, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss outlooks on European markets.
VGK: A Rising Dollar In H2 Has Not Stopped European Stocks
Vanguard Europe ETF maintains a "Buy" rating, supported by strong momentum and attractive valuation despite a rising U.S. dollar. VGK trades at a significant discount to the S&P 500, with a low P/E ra...
French Political Storm: What It Means For Bonds And The Euro
French bond yields have risen significantly against German bunds and are likely to stay elevated or potentially move higher. The European Central Bank still appears to be a reliable backstop against e...