Compare VEA vs. VXUS ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 31, 2025 - March 31, 2026) |
VEA VXUS |
Comparison analysis Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) provides exposure to the DM Blended Cap segment. Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) belongs to the Global Blended Cap segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both VEA and VXUS distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 2.94% and 2.99% respectively. Financials, Industrials and Information Technology are VEA’s top sector exposures, while VXUS invests in Financials, Information Technology and Industrials as its top 3. VEA’s top underlying securities are SAMSUNG ELECTR (2.17%), ASML HOLDING (1.76%) and SK HYNIX (1.23%). VXUS’s top underlying securities are TWN SEMICONT MAN (3.43%), SAMSUNG ELECTR (1.58%) and ASML HOLDING (1.29%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, VEA is cheaper than VXUS, with 0.05%. VEA has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$1.28B vs. +$744M for VXUS. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +1.79bps (VEA) and +2.41bps (VXUS). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of VEA and VXUS, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Developed markets ex-US Equities ISIN US9219438580 | VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Global ex-US Equities ISIN US9219097683 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $63.85 | $76.61 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
E/R | 0.03% | 0.05% | ||
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Investment strategy | The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index, a market-capitalization-weighted index that is made up of approximately 3,700 common stocks of large-, mid-, and small-cap companies located in Canada and the major markets of Europe and the Pacific region. The Fund attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the Index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. | The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, a float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance of companies located in developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States. The Index includes approximately 5,800 stocks of companies located in over 45 countries. As of October 31, 2016, the largest markets covered in the Index were Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, and Germany (which made up approximately 18%, 13%, 7%, 6%, and 6%, respectively, of the Index’s market capitalization). The Fund invests all, or substantially all, of its assets in the common stocks included in its target index. | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -4.09% To view, create a free account | -3.86% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +2.47% | +1.75% | ||
1 year | +29.65% | +27.52% | ||
3 years | +56.02% | +53.36% | ||
5 years | +52.54% | +43.69% | ||
Month to date | -9.02% | -8.62% | ||
Quarter to date | +2.47% | +1.75% | ||
Year to date | +2.47% | +1.75% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 3887 | 8821 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | SAMSUNG ELECTR ASML HOLDING SK HYNIX ROCHE NOVARTIS HSBC HOLDINGS ASTRAZENECA NESTLE SA TOYOTA SHELL PLC ROYAL BK CANADA SIEMENS COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA SAP SE MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP To view, create a free account | TWN SEMICONT MAN SAMSUNG ELECTR ASML HOLDING TENCENT HOLDINGS SK HYNIX ROCHE ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD NOVARTIS HSBC HOLDINGS ASTRAZENECA NESTLE SA TOYOTA SHELL PLC ROYAL BK CANADA SIEMENS To view, create a free account | ||
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Frequently asked questions about VEA and VXUS
How did VEA and VXUS perform in 2026?
As of 3/31/2026, VEA has delivered a year-to-date performance of 2.47%, while VXUS has returned 1.75%.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: VEA or VXUS?
As of 3/31/2026, VEA reported a 1-year volatility of 16.65%, whereas VXUS registered volatility 15.72% over the same period.
How do VEA and VXUS differ in sector exposure?
As of 3/31/2026, VEA is primarily exposed to sectors such as Financials, weight 21.57%, Industrials, weight 17.40% and Information Technology, weight 11.79%. The top sectors in VXUS feature Financials, weight 20.65%, Information Technology, weight 15.08% and Industrials, weight 14.39%.
How do VEA and VXUS differ in geographic exposure?
As of 3/31/2026, VEA has its largest country exposures in Japan, weight 20.73%, United Kingdom, weight 11.29% and Canada, weight 10.58%. The top countries in VXUS feature Japan, weight 15.14%, United Kingdom, weight 8.41% and Canada, weight 7.74%.
How do VEA and VXUS differ in terms of holdings?
As of 3/31/2026, VEA include SAMSUNG ELECTR, weight 2.17%, ASML HOLDING, weight 1.76% and SK HYNIX, weight 1.23%. The top positions in VXUS feature TWN SEMICONT MAN, weight 3.43%, SAMSUNG ELECTR, weight 1.58% and ASML HOLDING, weight 1.29%.
Is VEA or VXUS more diversified?
As of 3/31/2026, VEA holds 3887 securities, with 14.83% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. VXUS, by comparison, includes 8821 holdings and has 14.52% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: VEA or VXUS?
As of 3/31/2026, VEA has a trailing 12-month yield of 2.94%, while VXUS offers 2.99%.
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