Overview
Broad exposure to developed international markets — Europe, Japan, Australia, and Canada. 3,900+ holdings. The core international developed market allocation.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 005930 | Samsung Electronics | 2.8% |
| NESN | Nestle S.A. | 2.4% |
| ASML | ASML Holding | 2.2% |
| NOVO B | Novo Nordisk | 2.1% |
| SHEL | Shell PLC | 1.8% |
| 7203 | Toyota Motor | 1.6% |
| MC | LVMH Moet H. | 1.5% |
| AZN | AstraZeneca | 1.4% |
| NOVN | Novartis AG | 1.4% |
| ROG | Roche Holding | 1.3% |
Fund Details
Investment Thesis
International developed market equities have traded at significant valuation discounts to US stocks for over a decade, with MSCI EAFE trading at roughly 13-14x earnings versus 21-22x for the S&P 500. VEA captures this valuation opportunity across 3,900 companies in Europe, Japan, Australia, Canada, and other developed markets at Vanguard's characteristically low 0.06% expense ratio.
Who It's For
Investors building globally diversified portfolios who want low-cost developed international exposure outside the United States. VEA is the natural companion to VTI for Vanguard investors seeking a complete two-fund equity portfolio. Also suits investors looking to reduce US concentration risk and those with a thesis on international valuation mean reversion over the coming years.
10-Year History
| Year | Close | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $37.82 | -- |
| 2017 | $43.56 | +15.2% |
| 2018 | $37.28 | -14.4% |
| 2019 | $43.48 | +16.6% |
| 2020 | $46.18 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | $52.82 | +14.4% |
| 2022 | $41.28 | -21.8% |
| 2023 | $48.62 | +17.8% |
| 2024 | $52.48 | +7.9% |
| 2025 | $54.82 | +4.5% |
| Year | Yield |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.88% |
| 2017 | 2.62% |
| 2018 | 3.12% |
| 2019 | 2.88% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.28% |
| 2022 | 2.92% |
| 2023 | 2.68% |
| 2024 | 2.48% |
| 2025 | 2.52% |
| Year | AUM | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $55B | -- |
| 2017 | $68B | +23.6% |
| 2018 | $70B | +2.9% |
| 2019 | $83B | +18.6% |
| 2020 | $102B | +22.9% |
| 2021 | $122B | +19.6% |
| 2022 | $98B | -19.7% |
| 2023 | $118B | +20.4% |
| 2024 | $135B | +14.4% |
| 2025 | $140B | +3.7% |
Historical figures are ETFHub estimates modelled from asset-class return patterns and may differ from official fund records. Data as of August 2026.
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