Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VXUS) ETF Analysis — Cost, Holdings & Performance
Vanguard · International
Is Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares a good ETF to buy?
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VXUS) is a international ETF. with competitive fees (0.05%). currently in line with NAV. with a 2.99% dividend yield.
How has Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares performed?
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | 1.75% |
| 3-Year Avg | 17.10% |
| 5-Year Avg | 8.05% |
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns shown are annualized averages.
Is VXUS's expense ratio competitive?
What's inside VXUS?
None of this ETF's top holdings are currently in our stock coverage. Holdings quality analysis is not available.
Full Top 10 Holdings
| Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2330.TW | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 3.49% |
| 005930.KS | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 1.36% |
| ASML.AS | ASML Holding NV | 1.28% |
| 0700.HK | Tencent Holdings Ltd | 0.97% |
| 000660.KS | SK Hynix Inc | 0.76% |
| NOVN.SW | Novartis AG Registered Shares | 0.73% |
| AZN.L | AstraZeneca PLC | 0.73% |
| HSBA.L | HSBC Holdings PLC | 0.7% |
| ROP.SW | Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new | 0.7% |
| 9988.HK | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares | 0.7% |
Does VXUS pay dividends?
Dividend History
| Year | Annual Dividend |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.08 |
| 2025 | $2.40 |
| 2024 | $1.99 |
| 2023 | $1.88 |
| 2022 | $1.60 |
| 2021 | $1.97 |
| 2020 | $1.29 |
| 2019 | $1.71 |
| 2018 | $1.50 |
| 2017 | $1.55 |
US dividend withholding tax of 30% applies to non-US tax residents. This rate may be reduced under a tax treaty between the US and your country of residence. The adjusted yield shown assumes the default 30% rate. For informational purposes only — consult a qualified tax advisor.
VXUS sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| financial_services | 22.48% |
| industrials | 15.92% |
| technology | 15.85% |
| consumer_cyclical | 8.82% |
| basic_materials | 7.89% |
| healthcare | 7.65% |
| energy | 5.42% |
| consumer_defensive | 5.34% |
| communication_services | 4.7% |
| utilities | 3.3% |
| realestate | 2.62% |
Common questions about Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
What is Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VXUS) and what does it track?
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VXUS) is a international ETF managed by Vanguard. It is classified as a International fund with $582,269,730,816 in total assets under management.
What is VXUS's expense ratio?
VXUS's expense ratio is 0.05%, which receives a A cost grade from FairValueLabs. Over 30 years on a $100,000 investment, this fee costs approximately $1,500.
Does VXUS pay dividends?
Yes. VXUS currently yields 2.99% annually. Non-US investors should note that US dividend withholding tax of up to 30% may apply, reducing the effective yield.
How has VXUS performed?
VXUS's annualized returns: YTD 1.75%, 3-year average 17.10%, 5-year average 8.05%. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Is VXUS trading at a premium or discount to NAV?
Trading in line with NAV. The ETF is priced at fair value relative to its holdings.
Do non-US investors pay withholding tax on VXUS dividends?
Yes. The US imposes a 30% withholding tax on dividends paid to non-US investors. This rate may be reduced under a tax treaty (e.g., 10% for China and Japan, 15% for South Korea). Check your country's treaty rate with the US. This applies to all US-domiciled ETFs including VXUS.
FairValueLabs Disclaimer
All analysis on this page is produced by the FairValueLabs ETF analysis system. It does not represent professional investment advice. ETF analysis is for educational and research purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Last updated: Apr 23, 2026. Data sources: Yahoo Finance (market data, fund holdings).