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Vanguard European Stock Index Fund
ETF
VGK
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$64.82
-0.2
-0.31%
primary theme
Europe Equity
VGK (ETF)
Vanguard European Stock Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$64.82
-0.2
-0.31%
primary theme
Europe Equity
VGK (ETF)
Vanguard European Stock Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$64.82
-0.2
-0.31%
primary theme
Europe Equity
Name
As of 11/19/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
2.9%
1 yr return
9.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
1.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
6.1%
Net Assets
$24.7 B
Holdings in Top 10
20.1%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$65.0
$61.48
$71.72
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.09%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 3.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 11/19/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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VGK - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 2.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.95%
- Dividend Yield 1.1%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard European Stock Index Fund
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Fund Family NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
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Inception DateDec 05, 2014
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Shares Outstanding300839539
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJustin Hales
Fund Description
The Fund employs an indexing investment approach by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the common stocks included in the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index. As of October 31, 2023, the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index that is made up of approximately 1,278 common stocks of large-, mid-, and small-cap companies located in 16 European countries—mostly companies in the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and Germany. Other countries represented in the Index include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden.
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VGK - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGK Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.9% | -3.2% | 20.3% | 58.62% |
| 1 Yr | 9.2% | 3.3% | 26.2% | 60.92% |
| 3 Yr | 1.5%* | -12.0% | 7.4% | 37.21% |
| 5 Yr | 6.1%* | -0.5% | 10.6% | 52.38% |
| 10 Yr | 5.0%* | 1.8% | 8.7% | 42.11% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGK Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.3% | 2.0% | 24.1% | 43.68% |
| 2022 | -18.8% | -45.1% | -3.8% | 39.53% |
| 2021 | 13.3% | -8.7% | 23.4% | 52.94% |
| 2020 | 2.8% | -19.4% | 44.5% | 70.24% |
| 2019 | 20.5% | 7.4% | 44.8% | 50.60% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGK Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.9% | -3.2% | 20.3% | 58.62% |
| 1 Yr | 9.2% | 3.3% | 26.2% | 60.92% |
| 3 Yr | 1.5%* | -12.0% | 7.4% | 37.21% |
| 5 Yr | 6.1%* | -0.5% | 10.6% | 52.38% |
| 10 Yr | 5.0%* | 1.8% | 8.7% | 42.11% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGK Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.2% | 3.7% | 27.2% | 25.29% |
| 2022 | -16.0% | -45.1% | -0.6% | 38.37% |
| 2021 | 16.9% | -1.2% | 24.7% | 50.59% |
| 2020 | 5.5% | -19.4% | 55.6% | 66.67% |
| 2019 | 24.9% | 13.5% | 46.3% | 42.17% |
VGK - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VGK | Category Low | Category High | VGK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 24.7 B | 5.07 M | 24.7 B | 1.14% |
| Number of Holdings | 1318 | 18 | 1834 | 2.30% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 5.23 B | 1.46 M | 5.23 B | 1.15% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 20.08% | 7.7% | 102.0% | 91.95% |
Top 10 Holdings
- NOVO NORDISK-B 3.23%
- ASML HOLDING NV 2.92%
- NESTLE SA-REG 2.12%
- ASTRAZENECA PLC 1.90%
- SAP SE 1.85%
- NOVARTIS AG-REG 1.82%
- ROCHE HLDG-GENUS 1.79%
- SHELL PLC 1.69%
- LVMH MOET HENNE 1.39%
- HSBC HOLDINGS PL 1.37%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.08% | 0.00% | 108.46% | 22.99% |
| Cash | 0.50% | 0.05% | 26.39% | 79.31% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.42% | 0.00% | 5.14% | 20.69% |
| Other | 0.00% | -12.19% | 11.18% | 24.14% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.81% | 27.59% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 80.40% | 19.54% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 16.36% | 0.00% | 36.14% | 29.41% |
| Healthcare | 15.13% | 0.00% | 28.53% | 42.35% |
| Industrials | 15.01% | 2.47% | 34.57% | 54.12% |
| Consumer Defense | 11.55% | 0.00% | 23.04% | 51.76% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.78% | 0.00% | 37.84% | 54.12% |
| Basic Materials | 7.44% | 0.00% | 19.84% | 49.41% |
| Technology | 7.23% | 0.00% | 27.53% | 41.18% |
| Energy | 6.23% | 0.00% | 73.53% | 44.71% |
| Communication Services | 4.97% | 0.00% | 10.93% | 65.88% |
| Utilities | 4.04% | 0.00% | 15.55% | 30.59% |
| Real Estate | 2.27% | 0.00% | 12.81% | 23.53% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 99.08% | 0.00% | 106.03% | 6.90% |
| US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 101.92% | 63.22% |
VGK - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VGK Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% | 0.07% | 3.85% | 95.40% |
| Management Fee | 0.07% | 0.06% | 1.19% | 2.27% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VGK Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VGK Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VGK Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 3.00% | 1.68% | 184.00% | 4.55% |
VGK - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VGK | Category Low | Category High | VGK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.05% | 0.00% | 6.89% | 19.32% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VGK | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | Monthly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VGK | Category Low | Category High | VGK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.95% | -1.72% | 4.06% | 5.75% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VGK | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.171 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $1.032 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.457 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 18, 2023 | $0.261 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $1.099 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2023 | $0.213 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.398 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 19, 2022 | $0.218 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $1.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2022 | $0.139 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.678 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2021 | $0.392 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2021 | $0.740 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2021 | $0.271 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.378 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2020 | $0.303 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2020 | $0.347 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2020 | $0.246 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.331 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2019 | $0.322 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 17, 2019 | $0.960 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2019 | $0.306 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2018 | $0.311 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2018 | $0.222 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2018 | $1.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2018 | $0.278 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $0.314 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2017 | $0.231 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2017 | $0.575 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2017 | $0.277 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2016 | $0.226 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.265 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 14, 2016 | $0.924 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2016 | $0.272 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2015 | $0.202 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2015 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.879 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2015 | $0.316 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.291 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2014 | $0.268 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2014 | $0.984 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $0.878 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $0.237 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2013 | $0.204 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2013 | $0.950 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2013 | $0.238 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.391 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2012 | $1.078 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2011 | $1.908 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2010 | $2.306 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2009 | $1.912 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2008 | $2.901 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2007 | $2.356 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2006 | $1.809 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2005 | $1.380 | OrdinaryDividend |
VGK - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Justin Hales
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 26, 2016
6.26
6.3%
Justin E. Hales, CFP, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 2004, has worked in investment management since 2006, has managed investment portfolios since 2014. Education: B.A., University of Maryland.
Christine Franquin
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 26, 2016
6.26
6.3%
Christine has been with Vanguard since 2000. She received her B.A. from Universitaire Faculteiten Sint Ignatius Antwerpen Belgium and also her Master Degree in Finance from Clark University in Massachusetts. She currently manages Vanguard European Stock Index and Switzerland Stock Index. Education: B.A., Universitaire Faculteiten Sint-Ignatius Antwerpen, Belgium; J.D., University of Liege, Belgium; M.S., Clark University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 24.59 | 7.25 | 0.64 |
