Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund
Name
As of 11/06/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Vitals
YTD Return
9.7%
1 yr return
15.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
19.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
8.4%
Net Assets
$314 B
Holdings in Top 10
13.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.03%
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 11/06/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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VEA - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 9.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 19.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.69%
- Dividend Yield 1.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Developed Markets Index Fund
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Fund Family NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
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Inception DateJul 26, 2007
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Shares Outstanding2239986793
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerChristine Franquin
Fund Description
VEA - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VEA Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 9.7% | -6.6% | 19.7% | 22.80% |
| 1 Yr | 15.0% | -7.4% | 28.8% | 20.65% |
| 3 Yr | 19.4%* | -0.8% | 28.0% | 21.01% |
| 5 Yr | 8.4%* | -34.2% | 33.3% | 26.90% |
| 10 Yr | 9.6%* | 2.5% | 41.1% | 24.88% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VEA Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30.6% | -64.4% | 46.9% | 10.87% |
| 2024 | -0.2% | -30.9% | 19.1% | 67.20% |
| 2023 | 14.1% | -1.3% | 22.0% | 40.14% |
| 2022 | -17.8% | -90.1% | 71.3% | 41.76% |
| 2021 | 8.2% | -23.1% | 18.9% | 24.12% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VEA Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 9.7% | -6.6% | 19.7% | 22.80% |
| 1 Yr | 15.0% | -7.4% | 28.8% | 20.65% |
| 3 Yr | 19.4%* | -0.8% | 28.0% | 21.01% |
| 5 Yr | 8.4%* | -34.2% | 33.3% | 26.90% |
| 10 Yr | 9.6%* | 2.5% | 41.1% | 24.88% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VEA Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35.2% | 6.6% | 54.4% | 21.21% |
| 2024 | 3.2% | -17.9% | 22.0% | 74.15% |
| 2023 | 17.9% | 4.4% | 23.8% | 30.11% |
| 2022 | -15.4% | -89.7% | 144.8% | 43.59% |
| 2021 | 11.7% | -22.6% | 56.0% | 30.80% |
VEA - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VEA | Category Low | Category High | VEA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 314 B | 3.64 M | 647 B | 1.25% |
| Number of Holdings | 3908 | 1 | 10766 | 2.50% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 42.9 B | 1.13 M | 92.1 B | 2.85% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 13.56% | 5.7% | 112.0% | 91.02% |
Top 10 Holdings
- ASML HOLDING NV 2.36%
- SK HYNIX INC 1.63%
- SAMSUNG ELECTRON 1.61%
- SAMSUNG ELECTRON 1.55%
- SK HYNIX INC 1.39%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 1.32%
- HSBC HOLDINGS PL 1.00%
- NOVARTIS AG-REG 0.90%
- ROYAL BANK OF CA 0.90%
- ROCHE HOLDING AG-GENUSSCHEIN - PART.CERTIFICATES 0.89%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VEA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.01% | 0.00% | 102.79% | 19.07% |
| Cash | 1.49% | 0.00% | 28.70% | 53.30% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.52% | -0.20% | 3.12% | 33.16% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.44% | 9.04% | 37.25% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.18% | 42.04% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 123.95% | 45.99% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VEA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 18.42% | 0.18% | 45.44% | 43.59% |
| Industrials | 15.38% | 5.20% | 99.49% | 39.01% |
| Healthcare | 10.87% | 0.00% | 20.35% | 63.37% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.08% | 0.00% | 21.37% | 57.88% |
| Technology | 10.03% | 0.30% | 22.37% | 67.22% |
| Basic Materials | 8.63% | 0.00% | 23.86% | 43.04% |
| Consumer Defense | 8.36% | 0.00% | 32.29% | 65.38% |
| Energy | 6.00% | 0.00% | 16.89% | 22.89% |
| Communication Services | 5.06% | 0.00% | 18.94% | 72.89% |
| Real Estate | 3.91% | 0.00% | 14.59% | 9.71% |
| Utilities | 3.25% | 0.00% | 13.68% | 35.53% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VEA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 95.69% | 0.00% | 99.48% | 20.32% |
| US | 3.32% | 0.00% | 100.07% | 65.60% |
VEA - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VEA Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% | 0.02% | 13.76% | 98.93% |
| Management Fee | 0.02% | 0.00% | 1.58% | 3.59% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.00% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VEA 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% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VEA 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.
| VEA Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 3.00% | 2.00% | 247.00% | 2.79% |
VEA - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VEA | Category Low | Category High | VEA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.05% | 0.00% | 17.49% | 12.83% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VEA | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VEA | Category Low | Category High | VEA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.69% | -0.77% | 3.63% | 8.07% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VEA | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | $0.178 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.377 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.109 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $1.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.287 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.441 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.242 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.713 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.144 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.461 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.287 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.610 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 18, 2023 | $0.310 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.432 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2023 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.490 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 19, 2022 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $0.530 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2022 | $0.083 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.769 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2021 | $0.200 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2021 | $0.414 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2021 | $0.231 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.415 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2020 | $0.221 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2020 | $0.198 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2020 | $0.131 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.440 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2019 | $0.275 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 17, 2019 | $0.450 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.175 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2018 | $0.384 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2018 | $0.158 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2018 | $0.540 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2018 | $0.162 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.432 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2017 | $0.179 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2017 | $0.482 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2017 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.300 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.175 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 14, 2016 | $0.482 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2016 | $0.157 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2015 | $0.221 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2015 | $0.156 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.513 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2015 | $0.181 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.240 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2014 | $0.212 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2014 | $0.513 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $0.429 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $0.213 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2013 | $0.164 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2013 | $0.545 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2013 | $0.161 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.346 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2012 | $0.689 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2012 | $0.011 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 21, 2011 | $1.046 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2011 | $0.012 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 22, 2010 | $0.886 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2010 | $0.011 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 24, 2009 | $0.797 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2009 | $0.019 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 24, 2008 | $0.914 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 12, 2008 | $0.016 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 24, 2007 | $1.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
VEA - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Christine Franquin
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 22, 2013
9.27
9.3%
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.
Michael Perre
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 30, 2017
4.5
4.5%
Michael Perre, Principal of Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 1990; has managed investment portfolios since 1999; and has co-managed the Fund since 2009. Education: B.A., Saint Joseph’s University; M.B.A., Villanova University.Michael Perre, Principal of Vanguard. He has co-managed the Fund since 2017.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.35 | 6.55 | 3.25 |