VSGX

Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF

$70.47
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📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX) seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of large- and mid-capitalization stocks from developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States, while excluding companies based on certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

Overview

ETF tracking Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF

Category ESG
Issuer Vanguard
Inception Date 2018-09-20
Market Cap $5.3B
Average Volume N/A
Dividend Yield 2.78%
52-Week Range $52.84 - $71.42
VWAP $70.50

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX) seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of large- and mid-capitalization stocks from developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States, while excluding companies based on certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF employs a passively managed, full-replication approach to track the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Choice Index. This index includes stocks of companies located in developed and emerging markets outside the United States, while excluding companies that do not meet certain ESG criteria. The fund attempts to replicate the index by holding all, or a representative sample, of the securities in the index.

✨ Key Features

  • Provides exposure to international stocks across developed and emerging markets, excluding the U.S.
  • Applies ESG screening to exclude companies based on environmental, social, and governance factors
  • Seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Choice Index
  • Low expense ratio of 0.00%

⚠️ Primary Risks

  • International investing risks, including currency fluctuations, economic or political instability, and differences in accounting standards
  • Emerging markets risks, such as higher volatility and liquidity concerns
  • Concentration risk, as the fund is focused on international stocks and excludes U.S. companies
  • ESG screening may result in the exclusion of certain companies, which could impact performance compared to a non-ESG benchmark

👤 Best For

The Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF may be suitable for investors seeking broad international equity exposure with a focus on environmental, social, and governance factors. It may be appropriate for long-term investors with a moderate to high-risk tolerance who are looking to diversify their portfolio beyond the U.S. market.