Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
(VGK) Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
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About this fund
Fund objectives
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in the major markets of Europe.
Why this fund
- Seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index.
- Targets European common stocks.
- Diversified across developed markets.
- Employs a passively managed, full-replication strategy.
- The fund remains fully invested.
- Low expenses minimize net tracking error.
Fund facts
Share class inception
Mar 04 2005
Listing date
Mar 04 2005
Share class assets'
Total assets
Strategy
Index
Asset class
Equity
Investment Approach
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Index ticker
ACDER
Benchmark
FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
Domicile
United Sates
Management
—
The value of investments, and the income from them, may fall or rise and investors may get back less than they invested.
Performance
Risk and Volatility
As at Sep 30 2026
Beta
R²
Alpha
Standard Deviation
Sharpe Ratio
Please note Beta and R-squared data will only display for funds with 3 full years of history.
The value of investments, and the income from them, may fall or rise and investors may get back less than they invested.
Portfolio data
Characteristics
| Fundamentals | Fund | Benchmark | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of stocks | 1,243 | 1,216 | Sep 30 2026 |
| Median market capital | 75.7 B | 75.7 B | Sep 30 2026 |
| 16.8 x | 16.8 x | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 2.3 x | 2.3 x | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 13.8% | 13.8% | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 10.0% | 10.0% | Sep 30 2026 | |
| Turnover rate | 4.7% | — | Oct 31 2025 |
Market allocation
As at Sep 30 2026
| Country | Region | Fund | Benchmark | Variance +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Europe | 23.00% | 22.99% | 0.01% |
| Swiss | Europe | 13.68% | 13.68% | 0.00% |
| France | Europe | 13.64% | 13.64% | 0.00% |
| Germany | Europe | 12.91% | 12.93% | -0.02% |
| Netherlands | Europe | 8.31% | 8.35% | -0.04% |
| España | Europe | 6.05% | 6.06% | -0.01% |
| Italia | Europe | 5.59% | 5.59% | 0.00% |
| Suecia | Europe | 5.45% | 5.46% | -0.01% |
| Dinamarca | Europe | 2.62% | 2.63% | -0.01% |
| Finlandia | Europe | 1.89% | 1.80% | 0.09% |
| Belgium | Europe | 1.88% | 1.88% | 0.00% |
| Noruega | Europe | 1.47% | 1.47% | 0.00% |
| Polonia | Europe | 1.13% | 1.13% | 0.00% |
| Austria | Europe | 0.75% | 0.75% | 0.00% |
| Grecia | Europe | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
As at Sep 30 2026
| Holding name | % of market value | Sector | Region | Market value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV | 4.43844% | Technology | NL | $1,666,860,436.49 | 930,222 |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | 2.17610% | Financials | GB | $817,236,955.34 | 41,360,871 |
| Roche Holding AG | 1.87636% | Health Care | CH | $704,670,326.94 | 1,695,752 |
| Novartis AG | 1.70723% | Health Care | CH | $641,153,092.35 | 4,497,164 |
| Shell PLC | 1.62592% | Energy | GB | $610,617,390.69 | 12,886,880 |
| AstraZeneca PLC | 1.55447% | Health Care | GB | $583,782,330.91 | 3,615,378 |
| Nestle SA | 1.49878% | Consumer Staples | CH | $562,868,660.46 | 6,204,200 |
| Siemens AG | 1.44338% | Industrials | DE | $542,062,366.79 | 1,748,575 |
| SAP SE | 1.31113% | Technology | DE | $492,396,287.67 | 2,356,751 |
| Banco Santander SA | 1.28537% | Financials | ES | $482,721,683.02 | 34,819,267 |
Prices and distribution
Prices
NAV Price (USD)
$87.16
USDChange
+$1.041.21% As at Oct 15 2026
Market price (USD)
$87.21
Change
+$1.221.42% As at Oct 15 2026
NAV 52-week high
$93.00
As at Oct 16 2026
Market price 52-week high
$93.19
As at Oct 16 2026
NAV 52-week low
$77.76
As at Oct 16 2026
Market price 52-week low
$77.90
As at Oct 16 2026
NAV 52-week difference
$15.24
Change
+16.39% As at Oct 16 2026
Market price 52-week difference
$15.29
Change
+16.41% As at Oct 16 2026
Outstanding shares
341,032,682
As at Sep 30 2026
Discount
$0.05
Change
+0.06% As at Oct 15 2026
Historical Prices
-
Inception date
Mar 04 2005
Listing date
Mar 04 2005
| Date | NAV (USD) | Market price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 2026 | $87.1600 | $87.2100 |
| Oct 14 2026 | $86.1200 | $85.9900 |
| Oct 13 2026 | $86.3100 | $86.3100 |
| Oct 12 2026 | $85.8300 | $85.8200 |
| Oct 09 2026 | $85.8600 | $86.0300 |
| Oct 08 2026 | $85.4000 | $85.4300 |
| Oct 07 2026 | $85.5500 | $85.5600 |
| Oct 06 2026 | $86.6000 | $86.5800 |
| Oct 05 2026 | $86.2900 | $86.2800 |
| Oct 02 2026 | $86.3900 | $86.3800 |
Distribution history
Distribution frequency
Quarterly
| Type | Distribution amount (per unit) | Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | $0.2224 | Sep 18 2026 | Sep 18 2026 | Sep 22 2026 |
| Income | $1.1991 | Jun 18 2026 | Jun 18 2026 | Jun 23 2026 |
| Income | $0.3819 | Mar 20 2026 | Mar 20 2026 | Mar 24 2026 |
| Income | $0.7786 | Dec 19 2025 | Dec 19 2025 | Dec 23 2025 |
| Income | $0.2086 | Sep 19 2025 | Sep 19 2025 | Sep 23 2025 |
| Income | $1.1065 | Jun 20 2025 | Jun 20 2025 | Jun 24 2025 |
| Income | $0.2935 | Mar 21 2025 | Mar 21 2025 | Mar 25 2025 |
| Income | $0.7194 | Dec 20 2024 | Dec 20 2024 | Dec 24 2024 |
| Income | $0.1708 | Sep 20 2024 | Sep 20 2024 | Sep 24 2024 |
| Income | $1.0317 | Jun 21 2024 | Jun 21 2024 | Jun 25 2024 |
Purchase information
Currencies and stock exchanges
Base currency:USD
Exchanges: New York Stock Exchange Arca
Fund codes
- Exchange ticker:VGK
- CUSIP:922042874
- ISIN:US9220428745
- Reuters:VGK.P
- SEDOL:B06HML9