Mutual Fund

Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Investor Shares

Investment Details

Investor Type
Mutual Fund

Asset Class Focus
Equity

Stage Focus
Growth

Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Singapore, China, India, France, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Israel, Finland, Taiwan

Industries Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Consumer Goods
  • Industrials
  • Real Estate
  • Materials
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities
  • Consumer Services
  • Basic Materials
  • Services
  • Communication Services
  • Consumer Defensive
  • Conglomerates
  • General

Investor Details Founded: 1996

The Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Investor Shares is a mutual fund that provides investors with comprehensive exposure to international equity markets, excluding the United States. By tracking the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, the fund invests in a diversified portfolio of thousands of stocks from both developed and emerging markets, encompassing large-, mid-, and small-cap companies across over 40 countries. This approach ensures a broad representation of global equity markets outside the U.S.

The fund employs a passive investment strategy, aiming to replicate the performance of its benchmark index. It maintains a low expense ratio, enhancing cost efficiency for investors. The portfolio is diversified across various sectors, including technology, financial services, consumer goods, healthcare, and energy, among others. The top holdings include companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Tencent Holdings Ltd., Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ASML Holding NV, and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Since its inception on April 29, 1996, the fund has demonstrated a commitment to minimizing tracking error and providing investors with returns that closely mirror the performance of the international equity markets it represents. Its expansive reach and disciplined approach make it a significant tool for investors aiming to capture the performance of international equity markets in a single, streamlined investment vehicle.

Requirements
  • Minimum initial investment: $0
  • Expense ratio: 0.17%
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Portfolio Companies
  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
  • Tencent Holdings Ltd.
  • Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
  • ASML Holding NV
  • Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
  • SAP SE
  • HSBC Holdings plc
  • Roche Holding AG
  • Novartis AG
  • Nestle SA
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