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VSS ETF · Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF
The VSS Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index. The VSS ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 4,797 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 4/2/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofGlobal Blended Cap1M perf.-6.71%
Last price
$146.69
1M perf.
-7.27%
1M flows
-€20M
AuM
€9.26B
E/R
0.06%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
VSS
$146.69
Performance & flows
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VSS
$146.73
+1.56%
Global Blended Cap
+1.41%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -7.27%  | +1.56%  | +26.40% | +43.58%  | +27.71% | +1.04% | +1.04% | +2.36% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/2/2026
$146.73
1D NAV change
-0.82%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
4797
Inception date
4/2/2009
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index, a float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance of international small-capitalization stocks. As of October 31, 2016, the Index included 3,337 stocks of companies located in 44 countries, including both developed and emerging markets. As of October 31, 2016, the largest markets covered in the Index were Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan (which made up approximately 16%, 14%, 11%, and 6%, respectively, of the Index’s market capitalization). The Fund attempts to sample the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in common stocks in the Index and by holding a representative sample of securities that resembles the full Index in terms of key risk factors and other characteristics. These factors include industry weightings, country weightings, market capitalization, and other financial characteristics of stocks.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +1.56% | +26.40% | +43.58% | +27.71% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Japan
13.97%
Canada
10.44%
Taiwan
7.04%
United Kingdom
6.51%
India
5.49%
Republic of Korea
5.29%
Australia
4.99%
China
4.58%
Unavailable
6.29%
Other
35.40%
Sectors
Industrials
16.77%
Materials
13.04%
Information Technology
11.31%
Financials
9.83%
Consumer Discretionary
8.43%
Real Estate
7.32%
Health Care
5.62%
Consumer Staples
3.59%
Unavailable
15.73%
Other
8.36%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 4797
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER
IAMGOLD
EQUINOX GOLD
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES
HUDBAY MINERALS
PHISON ELEC ORDINARY
CA6752224007
ELDORADO GOLD
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CA68390D1069
FINNING INTL
CH1169360919
GTT PROMESSES
ARITZIA
SAM CHUN DANG PH
GAMES WORKSHOP GROUP
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Net Tax (US RIC) Index - USD
Index ticker
TGPVA09U Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer
Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
295
Total AuM
€3.75T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1359%
Top 5 funds by Vanguard
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | €716.62B |
VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | €490.68B |
VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | €179.42B |
VUG | Vanguard Growth ETF | €162.5B |
VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | €142.43B |
Frequently asked questions about VSS
What does Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF, VSS, invest in?
VSS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap Global Equities.
Which benchmark or index does VSS replicate?
VSS tracks the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Net Tax (US RIC) Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VSS?
VSS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.06%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VSS launched?
VSS was introduced to the market on April 2, 2009. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of VSS?
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF, VSS, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VSS?
VSS oversees €9.26B in assets as of April 2, 2026.
How has VSS performed lately?
Based on data from April 2, 2026, VSS returned -7.27% over the past month, 1.56% over the last three months and 2.36% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VSS?
As of April 2, 2026, VSS recorded net flows of -€20M over the last month and +€263M year-to-date.
Does VSS distribute dividends?
VSS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 2, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.51%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VSS?
As of February 28, 2026, VSS has significant geographic allocations in Japan, Canada and Taiwan.
In which sector or theme does VSS invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, VSS focuses largely on Industrials, Materials and Information Technology.
How many securities does VSS hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, VSS holds 4797 positions in its portfolio, with 3.87% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VSS?
As of February 28, 2026, VSS top three holdings include FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER, IAMGOLD and EQUINOX GOLD.
What is the base currency of VSS?
The base currency of VSS is USD.
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