Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Admiral Shares (VZICX)
| Fund Assets | 4.93B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 74.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.68 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.13% |
| Dividend Growth | 27.56% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 31.82 |
| YTD Return | 25.15% |
| 1-Year Return | 25.15% |
| 5-Year Return | 78.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 24.57 |
| 52-Week High | 31.95 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.72 |
| Holdings | 119 |
| Inception Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
About VZICX
The Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Admiral Shares is a mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of companies located outside the United States. The fund seeks broad diversification, allocating at least 80% of its assets to international equities spanning both developed and emerging markets. Notable for its core blend approach, the fund holds a mix of growth and value stocks across diverse industries and geographies. Its portfolio includes leading companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Novartis, Sony Group, and Shell, reflecting exposure to sectors like technology, healthcare, financials, and energy. The fund emphasizes disciplined management and cost efficiency, offering a competitive expense ratio for Admiral Shares investors. With a focus on international diversification, the Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Admiral Shares plays a pivotal role for investors aiming to gain access to global markets and mitigate single-country risk within their broader investment strategies.
Performance
VZICX had a total return of 25.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.75%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VWICX | Investor Shares | 0.48% |
Top 10 Holdings
20.22% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 4.07% |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | VEA | 2.30% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 2.13% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | RY | 2.01% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 1.78% |
| Sony Group Corporation | 6758 | 1.64% |
| Novo Nordisk A/S | NOVO.B | 1.63% |
| Tesco PLC | TSCO | 1.60% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 1.57% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 1.48% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.67656 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.5304 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.4534 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.0751 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.4354 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.0243 | Dec 16, 2019 |