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Vanguard International Core Stock Fund
mutual fund
VWICX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$13.78
+0.07
+0.51%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Blend Equity
share class
VWICX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard International Core Stock Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$13.78
+0.07
+0.51%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Blend Equity
share class
VWICX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard International Core Stock Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$13.78
+0.07
+0.51%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Blend Equity
share class
Name
As of 10/16/2024Price
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
14.4%
1 yr return
25.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
5.2%
5 Yr Avg Return
8.8%
Net Assets
$1.45 B
Holdings in Top 10
22.1%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$13.7
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.48%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 89.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$3,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 10/16/2024Price
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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VWICX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 14.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.8%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 2.53%
- Dividend Yield 1.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard International Core Stock Fund
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Fund Family NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
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Inception DateOct 16, 2019
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInvestor
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerKenneth Abrams
Fund Description
The Fund invests predominantly in the stocks of companies located outside the United States that its advisor believes offer a good balance between reasonable valuations and attractive growth prospects relative to their peers. The Fund is expected to diversify its assets in countries across developed and emerging markets. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Fund's assets will be invested in common stocks of companies located outside the United States. In selecting stocks, the Fund’s advisor evaluates foreign markets around the world and chooses large- and mid-capitalization companies based on its assessment of each company’s management teams, capital allocation, and competitiveadvantage.
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VWICX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VWICX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.4% | -1.0% | 35.2% | 15.87% |
| 1 Yr | 25.0% | -1.8% | 43.3% | 21.73% |
| 3 Yr | 5.2%* | -15.8% | 48.6% | 11.76% |
| 5 Yr | 8.8%* | -34.2% | 76.2% | 16.19% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 1.4% | 32.8% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VWICX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.9% | -1.4% | 22.0% | 68.62% |
| 2022 | -12.5% | -43.6% | 71.3% | 7.52% |
| 2021 | 7.0% | -28.5% | 18.9% | 34.13% |
| 2020 | 7.2% | -90.1% | 992.1% | 56.39% |
| 2019 | N/A | -1.9% | 38.8% | N/A |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VWICX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.4% | -1.0% | 35.2% | 15.87% |
| 1 Yr | 25.0% | -1.8% | 43.3% | 21.73% |
| 3 Yr | 5.2%* | -15.8% | 48.6% | 11.76% |
| 5 Yr | 8.8%* | -34.2% | 76.2% | 16.19% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 1.4% | 32.8% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VWICX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.2% | 3.2% | 23.8% | 75.23% |
| 2022 | -10.8% | -43.6% | 144.8% | 11.44% |
| 2021 | 11.7% | -22.6% | 56.0% | 27.11% |
| 2020 | 9.1% | -89.7% | 1010.8% | 55.57% |
| 2019 | N/A | 4.3% | 38.8% | N/A |
NAV & Total Return History
VWICX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VWICX | Category Low | Category High | VWICX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.45 B | 3.3 M | 425 B | 35.57% |
| Number of Holdings | 88 | 1 | 10481 | 60.15% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 390 M | 1.01 M | 47.5 B | 35.27% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 22.13% | 4.6% | 147.7% | 56.84% |
Top 10 Holdings
- TSMC 3.82%
- TENCENT 2.38%
- NOVO NORDISK-B 2.36%
- SHELL PLC 2.30%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 2.07%
- NOVARTIS AG-REG 2.07%
- ASML HOLDING NV 2.00%
- SIEMENS AG-REG 1.72%
- ITOCHU CORP 1.71%
- SAMSUNG ELECTRON 1.70%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VWICX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.15% | 0.00% | 102.63% | 13.74% |
| Cash | 3.51% | 0.00% | 44.84% | 20.46% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -0.05% | 6.57% | 91.76% |
| Other | 0.00% | -2.05% | 69.93% | 85.95% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.18% | 81.78% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.46% | 79.43% | 82.75% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VWICX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 21.13% | 0.00% | 47.75% | 13.15% |
| Industrials | 11.77% | 5.17% | 99.49% | 77.31% |
| Technology | 10.91% | 0.00% | 36.32% | 57.59% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.59% | 0.00% | 36.36% | 68.54% |
| Basic Materials | 9.25% | 0.00% | 23.86% | 26.13% |
| Consumer Defense | 8.64% | 0.00% | 32.29% | 61.19% |
| Healthcare | 8.40% | 0.00% | 24.99% | 87.01% |
| Communication Services | 7.56% | 0.00% | 21.69% | 25.20% |
| Energy | 5.67% | 0.00% | 16.89% | 32.08% |
| Utilities | 4.15% | 0.00% | 13.68% | 17.68% |
| Real Estate | 2.93% | 0.00% | 14.59% | 23.32% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VWICX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 93.92% | 0.00% | 99.44% | 36.18% |
| US | 5.23% | 0.00% | 102.01% | 55.27% |
VWICX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VWICX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.48% | 0.01% | 19.62% | 83.49% |
| Management Fee | 0.44% | 0.00% | 1.65% | 25.04% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.00% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VWICX 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% | 4.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VWICX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | 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.
| VWICX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 89.00% | 2.00% | 247.00% | 85.74% |
VWICX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VWICX | Category Low | Category High | VWICX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% | 0.00% | 17.49% | 58.02% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VWICX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VWICX | Category Low | Category High | VWICX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.53% | -0.93% | 6.38% | 15.96% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VWICX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.254 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.215 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.525 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.207 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.011 | OrdinaryDividend |
VWICX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Kenneth Abrams
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 16, 2019
2.62
2.6%
Kenneth L. Abrams, Senior Managing Director and Equity Portfolio Manager at Wellington Management Company LLP. He has worked in investment management with Wellington Management since 1986. Education: B.A. and M.B.A., Stanford University.
F. Halsey Morris
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 16, 2019
2.62
2.6%
F. Halsey Morris, CFA, Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Global Industry Analyst at Wellington Management. He has worked in investment management for Wellington Management since 2008, has managed assets since 2011, and has co-managed the Fund since its inception in 2019. Education: B.A., Dartmouth College; M.B.A., The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.35 | 6.35 | 3.25 |
