VSS
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF
Vanguard FTSE All World ex-US Small-Cap ETF seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of both developed and emerging international small cap companies.
International
EQUITY
Rules-Based
MANAGEMENT STYLE
$ 11.7 B
ASSETS UNDER MGMT
8 bp
EXPENSES
Fund Basics
| Inception date | Apr 02, 2009 |
| Regulation | Open-Ended Fund |
| Fund Website | link... |
| Distributions | Quarterly |
| Currency | USD |
| Holdings Transparency | Delayed |
| Derivatives-based | No |
| Options available | Yes |
| Currency hedged | No |
| Fund of funds | No |
Top 10 Holdings
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| TAIWAN UNION TECHNOLOGY CORP | 0.3 % |
| HUDBAY MINERALS INC | 0.3 % |
| ARITZIA, INC. | 0.3 % |
| FINNING INTERNATIONAL INC | 0.3 % |
| MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL | 0.2 % |
| ACCELLERON INDUSTRIES AG | 0.2 % |
| COMPEQ MANUFACTURING CO LTD | 0.2 % |
| GAMES WORKSHOP GROUP PLC | 0.2 % |
| NKT HOLDING A/S | 0.2 % |
| GAZTRANSPORT & TECHNIGAZ SA | 0.2 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 4824 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 6 |
| Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) | $2,306 |
| Large cap (>$10bn) | 0.7% |
| Mid cap ($2-10bn) | 39.8% |
| Small cap (<$2bn) | 35.7% |
| Developed mkts. | 54.1% |
| Emerging mkts. | 22.7% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
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JAPAN | 11.8 % |
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CANADA | 9.0 % |
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TAIWAN | 7.3 % |
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BRITAIN | 6.5 % |
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SOUTH KOREA | 4.0 % |
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AUSTRALIA | 3.8 % |
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INDIA | 3.1 % |
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CHINA | 2.9 % |
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GERMANY | 2.6 % |
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FRANCE | 2.6 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 05/31/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | 12.3% | 26.1% | 15.9% | 14.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -- | 6.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.1% | -- | 3.0% |
| Total Returns | 12.3% | 30.5% | 19.9% | 18.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% | -- | 9.8% | Ann. Volatility | 19.5% | 14.9% | 15.7% | 14.9% | 16.5% | 17.3% | -- | 18.2% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 0.96 | 59% |
| MSCI EAFE | 0.91 | 84% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.66 | 79% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 312 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $50 |
| Turnover | 0.4% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 0.08% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $158.28 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 56 |
| MACD/Signal | 1.31/1.38 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $163.78/$155.76 |
| Short interest (% of AUM) | 0.5% |
Distributions
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Comparable ETFs Based on Overlap
| Ticker | Fund Name | Overlap vs. VSS |
Expenses vs. VSS |
ALTAR Score™ vs. VSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHC | Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 50.4% | +3 bp | +0.3% |
| SCZ | iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | 39.9% | +32 bp | -0.2% |
| AVDS | Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 39.3% | +22 bp | -0.3% |
| DFIS | Dimensional International Small Cap ETF | 35.5% | +31 bp | -0.1% |
| PDN | Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-US Small-Mid ETF | 30.7% | +41 bp | -0.3% |
| FNDC | Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index ETF | 26.6% | +31 bp | +0.3% |
| IEUS | iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF | 25.6% | +34 bp | +0.5% |
| GWX | SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | 24.4% | +32 bp | -0.7% |
| AVDV | Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 21.0% | +28 bp | +1.2% |
| ISCF | iShares International SmallCap Equity Factor ETF | 20.9% | +15 bp | +1.1% |
Risk and Returns: VSS vs. Comps (1 YR)
Notes: Top 10 overlapping ETFs. Funds with insufficient history not shown. Some funds may overlap. Hover over data point for ticker symbol.
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Results & Estimates (USD)
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||
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| Sales per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
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| Dividends per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
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| Book value per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
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Return on Equity
Net Margins
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Valuation Metrics
| Fwd Est | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
| Price-to-sales | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-earnings | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-cash flow | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-growth | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-book value | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Yield | --% | --% | --x | --% |
Based on closing prices from 5/31/2026
Peer Group Comparison
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Notes: Based on adjusted historical results for current fund constituents. May differ from results achieved by past fund constituents. Max P/E of 100x.
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ETF Research Center Rating
6.5%
ALTAR SCORE™
60th
PERCENTILE
OVERWEIGHT
ETFRC RATING
There are 415 funds in the International Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 6.1% and a standard deviation
of 1.5%. VSS's ALTAR Score™ is approximately 0.3 standard
deviations above the category average. This places VSS in the 60th percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$180.85
PRICE TARGET
+12.3%
UPSIDE