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VXUS vs VEA

Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF SharesVanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares
MetricVXUSVEA
Price$83.43$69.49
Day Change %-0.49%-0.24%
Expense Ratio0.05%0.03%✓
AUM$649.29B✓$313.54B
Dividend Yield2.34%2.41%✓
52-Week High$88.62$74.04
52-Week Low$72.11$58.88
50-Day Avg$86.37$71.98
200-Day Avg$83.13$69.20
Inception YearN/AN/A
Asset ClassFinancialsEquities
ExchangeXNASARCX

Top Holdings

VXUS

1
2330.TW3.97%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

2
005930.KQ1.90%

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

3
000660.KQ1.46%

SK hynix Inc

4
ASML.AS1.42%

ASML Holding NV

5
0700.HK0.78%

Tencent Holdings Ltd

VEA

1
005930.KQ2.81%

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

2
000660.KQ2.30%

SK hynix Inc

3
ASML.AS2.14%

ASML Holding NV

4
HSBA.L1.05%

HSBC Holdings PLC

5
ROP.SW0.90%

Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new

Sector Allocation

VXUS

Real Estate2.3%
Consumer Cyclical8.1%
Basic Materials7.7%
Consumer Defensive4.8%
Technology19.9%

VEA

Real Estate2.3%
Consumer Cyclical7.0%
Basic Materials7.3%
Consumer Defensive5.2%
Technology16.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, VXUS or VEA?

VEA is cheaper: it charges 0.03% per year in expenses, versus 0.05% for VXUS. The expense ratio is the annual fee a fund deducts from its assets.

Which pays a higher dividend, VXUS or VEA?

VEA currently pays the higher dividend yield: 2.41%, versus 2.34% for VXUS. Yields move with prices and payouts.

Which fund is bigger, VXUS or VEA?

VXUS is the bigger fund, with $649.29B in assets under management (the total money invested in the fund), versus $313.54B for VEA. Larger funds usually trade with tighter spreads.

Should I buy VXUS or VEA?

There is no single right answer for every investor. Compare the expense ratios, dividend yields, and what each fund actually holds (see the tables above). When two funds track very similar markets, the cheaper one usually wins over long holding periods. This page is information, not investment advice.

Data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep and may be delayed or incomplete. Holdings and sector weights are not available for every fund. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always verify data with the fund provider before making investment decisions.