Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund

VSS

Market cap $9.97B

Overview Fund Activity

143.81 USD

-0.57

0.39%

At close Updated Sep 17, 3:59 PM EDT

1 day

-0.39%

5 days

1.14%

1 month

3.51%

3 months

10.38%

6 months

20.46%

Year to date

25.84%

1 year

17.35%

5 years

32.65%

10 years

52.68%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

106% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 66 | Existing positions closed: 32

47% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 15 [Q1] → 22 (+7) [Q2]

8% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.41B [Q1] → $4.76B (+$355M) [Q2]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 609 [Q1] → 637 (+28) [Q2]

1.79% less ownership

Funds ownership: 53.13% [Q1] → 51.34% (-1.79%) [Q2]

29% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 194 | Existing positions reduced: 272

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Financial journalist opinion

VSS: Why I Keeep Buying International Small Caps

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares has delivered exceptional recent performance, outperforming major indices and offering strong momentum with a 34% rally from its April low. The ETF provides diversified exposure to international small- and mid-cap stocks, with a compelling 13.2x P/E and high 16.6% long-term EPS growth rate. VSS features a low expense ratio, attractive 2.8% yield, and favorable sector mix, making it suitable for both taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.

VSS: Why I Keeep Buying International Small Caps

The Motley Fool

Investing $50,000 in These 3 High-Yield Vanguard ETFs Can Generate Nearly $2,000 of Passive Income Every Year

Investing $50,000 in These 3 High-Yield Vanguard ETFs Can Generate Nearly $2,000 of Passive Income Every Year

Investing $50,000 in These 3 High-Yield Vanguard ETFs Can Generate Nearly $2,000 of Passive Income Every Year

24/7 Wall Street

3 Overlooked Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2025

In this piece, we'll check in on some of the more underrated exchange-traded fund (ETF) products that may be worth looking into as the great bull market runs for another year.

3 Overlooked Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2025

VSS: A Cheap Way To Add International Small Cap Stocks

The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund ETF tracks small/mid-capitalization companies outside the US, primarily in Europe, Emerging Markets, the Pacific, and Canada. VSS offers a low expense ratio and a well-diversified portfolio. VSS's holdings trade at an attractive P/E ratio while GDP growth prospects are marginally better relative to the US.

VSS: A Cheap Way To Add International Small Cap Stocks

The Motley Fool

Vanguard ETFs: An Overview

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have emerged as a favored instrument for investors seeking straightforwardness, outstanding performance, and cost-effectiveness. Vanguard has transformed into a preferred ETF provider, owing to the company's approach that prioritizes the interests of shareholders.

VSS: Super Diversified International Small-Cap Exposure That Beats The Rest

U.S. small-cap stocks have underperformed in recent years, but investing in small-caps outside the U.S. may offer diversification and catch-up momentum potential. Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares allows investors to diversify their portfolios with a low expense ratio and a highly diversified portfolio. The VSS ETF has outperformed similar international small-cap ETFs and offers broad diversification, low expense ratio, and attractive PE ratios, but comes with geopolitical and currency risks.

Vanguard Has 17 Small And Mid-Cap ETFs. Which Are Best Right Now?

With so many small and mid-cap ETFs out there, which might be the best to own right now. I'll restrict this analysis to Vanguard ETFs which seem to have a reasonable exchange policy and which offers among the best returns over the long term. My top choices are based on which Vanguard ETF have shown the best returns over the last five years, with the admonition that past returns may not predict the future.

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