Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Investor Shares (VGTSX)
| Fund Assets | 442.79B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.17% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 4.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.61 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.78% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.30% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 18.71 |
| YTD Return | 17.39% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.83% |
| 5-Year Return | 61.03% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.92 |
| 52-Week High | 22.10 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 8613 |
| Inception Date | Apr 29, 1996 |
About VGTSX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Investor Shares is a passively managed mutual fund designed to provide broad exposure to global equity markets outside the United States. By tracking the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, the fund invests in a diversified portfolio of thousands of stocks, encompassing companies of various sizes from both developed and emerging markets. This comprehensive approach covers large-, mid-, and small-cap equities across over 40 countries, with major holdings spanning sectors and geographies, such as Japan, China, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. The fund employs a market-capitalization weighting, meaning larger companies have a greater impact on overall performance. With a focus on diversification and cost efficiency, Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Investor Shares is recognized for its low expense ratio and commitment to minimizing tracking error. Its expansive reach and disciplined approach make it a significant tool for investors aiming to capture the performance of international equity markets in a single, streamlined investment vehicle.
Performance
VGTSX had a total return of 16.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.18%.
Equivalent ETF
VGTSX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VXUS, the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.05% compared to 0.17% for VGTSX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VXUS | Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% |
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
9.93% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 2.03% |
| Slcmt1142 | n/a | 1.46% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 1.12% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 0.96% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 0.82% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 0.78% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 0.76% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 0.67% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 0.67% |
| Toyota Motor Corporation | 7203 | 0.66% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.1498 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.0559 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.3182 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.0826 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.1503 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.0673 | Mar 18, 2024 |