| Metric | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $71.13 | Delayed · 2026-10-02 |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% | $3 per $10,000 / year |
| Index tracked | FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index | Benchmark |
| Category | Developed intl | Asset class |
| Issuer | Vanguard | Fund sponsor |
| Inception | 2007 | Launched |
| 1-year price return | +18.6% | Sep 30, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026 |
| 3-year price return (annualized) | +17.6% | Sep 29, 2023 to Oct 2, 2026 |
| 5-year price return (annualized) | +7.1% | Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 2, 2026 |
| Volatility | 16.4% | Annualized, last 60 complete monthly price returns |
ETF facts & returns · 2026-10-02
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) is a Developed intl ETF from Vanguard that tracks the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index, with a 0.03% annual expense ratio. It has a 1-year price return of +18.6% (Sep 30, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026) and a 5-year annualized price return of +7.1%, based on delayed price data as of 2026-10-02. It launched in 2007.
Share price
$71.13
Delayed · 2026-10-02
Expense ratio
0.03%
$3 per $10k / yr
1-year price return
+18.6%
Sep 30, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026
5-year price return (annualized)
+7.1%
Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 2, 2026
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF at a glance
Key facts and trailing price returns for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) as of 2026-10-02 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.
What is the VEA ETF?
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) is a Developed intl exchange-traded fund from Vanguard that tracks the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index. Launched in 2007, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.03%.
How has VEA performed?
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF had a price return of +18.6% from Sep 30, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026 and +7.1% annualized over five years from Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 2, 2026, as of 2026-10-02, with annualized volatility near 16.4%. Past performance does not predict future results.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 1-year price return | +18.6% |
| 3-year price return (annualized) | +17.6% |
| 5-year price return (annualized) | +7.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 16.4% |
How much does VEA cost?
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF charges a 0.03% expense ratio — about $3 a year on a $10,000 position. Lower fees leave more of the fund's return with investors, which compounds over long holding periods.
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) FAQ
What does the VEA ETF track?
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) tracks the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index and is classified as a Developed intl fund. It is issued by Vanguard and launched in 2007, giving investors diversified exposure through a single exchange-traded fund.
What is the VEA expense ratio?
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.03%, or about $3 per $10,000 invested each year. The expense ratio is deducted from fund assets and directly reduces your net return over time.
What is the VEA price return over the past year?
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) had a price return of +18.6% from Sep 30, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026 and +7.1% annualized over five years (Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 2, 2026), based on delayed price data as of 2026-10-02; distributions are excluded. Past performance does not predict future results.
How volatile is VEA?
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF has an annualized volatility of about 16.4%, measured from the last 60 complete monthly price returns. Higher volatility means larger swings in value. Volatility describes past risk and is not a forecast.
Where does this VEA data come from?
Fund facts (expense ratio, index, issuer, inception) are compiled from public issuer disclosures; verify them with Vanguard. Price returns (distributions excluded) are computed from delayed end-of-day price history, retrieved 2026-10-02, and are illustrative. Not investment advice.
Fund facts are compiled from public issuer disclosures and may change; verify with
Vanguard. Returns are price returns (distributions excluded) and, with volatility, are computed from delayed price history retrieved 2026-10-02: the 1-year figure covers Sep 30, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026; the 3-year figure covers Sep 29, 2023 to Oct 2, 2026; the 5-year figure covers Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 2, 2026, each annualized over the actual days (multi-year figures start from a month-end close). Volatility uses the last 60 complete monthly price returns.
They are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Not investment advice.
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