Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) is a Intl total market ETF from Vanguard that tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US, with a 0.05% annual expense ratio. It has returned +19.6% over the past year and +5.3% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. It launched in 2011.
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Published May 20, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026
Share price
$85.34
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.05%
$5 per $10k / yr
1-year return
+19.6%
Trailing 12 months
5-year return
+5.3%
Annualized
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF at a glance
Key facts and trailing returns for Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) as of 2026-07-10 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) facts & returns — 2026-07-10
Metric
Value
Detail
Share price
$85.34
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.05%
$5 per $10,000 / year
Index tracked
FTSE Global All Cap ex US
Benchmark
Category
Intl total market
Asset class
Issuer
Vanguard
Fund sponsor
Inception
2011
Launched
1-year return
+19.6%
Trailing 12 months
3-year return
+15.3%
Annualized
5-year return
+5.3%
Annualized
Volatility
+15.4%
Annualized, monthly
What is the VXUS ETF?
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) is a Intl total market exchange-traded fund from Vanguard that tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US. Launched in 2011, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.05%.
How has VXUS performed?
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF has returned +19.6% over the past year and +5.3% annualized over five years as of 2026-07-10, with annualized volatility near +15.4%. Past performance does not predict future results.
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) trailing returns — 2026-07-10
Period
Return
1 year
+19.6%
3 years (annualized)
+15.3%
5 years (annualized)
+5.3%
Volatility (annualized)
+15.4%
How much does VXUS cost?
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF charges a 0.05% expense ratio — about $5 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 Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) FAQ
What does the VXUS ETF track?
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US and is classified as a Intl total market fund. It is issued by Vanguard and launched in 2011, giving investors diversified exposure through a single exchange-traded fund.
What is the VXUS expense ratio?
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.05%, or about $5 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 VXUS return this year?
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) returned +19.6% over the trailing twelve months and +5.3% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. Past performance does not predict future results.
How volatile is VXUS?
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF has an annualized volatility of about +15.4%, measured from monthly price moves. Higher volatility means larger swings in value. Volatility describes past risk and is not a forecast.
Where does this VXUS data come from?
Fund facts (expense ratio, index, issuer, inception) are compiled from public issuer disclosures; verify them with Vanguard. Returns are computed from delayed end-of-day price history, retrieved 2026-07-10, and are illustrative. Not investment advice.
Fund facts are compiled from public issuer disclosures and may change; verify with
Vanguard. Returns and volatility are computed from delayed price history retrieved 2026-07-10
and are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Not investment advice.
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