VDG · Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Growth Index ETF
VDG returned +6.7% since it listed on Apr 16, 2026.
| Window | Total return | S&P 500 | Gap to S&P 500 | Gap to Nasdaq-100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3M Jul 2 – Oct 2, 2026 | +0.1% | +3.6% | −3.4 pts | −5.2 pts |
| Since listing Apr 16 – Oct 2, 2026 | +6.7% | +10.2% | −3.5 pts | −10.6 pts |
VDG over each window to Oct 2, 2026. Every figure is an ETFIQ calculation. Source: ETFIQ.
VDG top ten by weight, 21.2% of its 644 equity positions, from the holdings filed for Aug 31, 2026. An index fund holds what the index holds, so this is the index. Source: the fund’s SEC filing.
In plain words
Questions people ask about VDG
- What does VDG cost?
- The prospectus expense ratio is 0.08% a year.
- What does VDG hold?
- 644 positions as published by its issuer as of Aug 31, 2026, with the top ten at 21.2% of the fund. 0% of its weight is in stocks the S&P 500 also holds.
- How far is VDG below its high?
- 3.5% below its high of Aug 17, 2026, measured on the reinvested series to Oct 2, 2026.
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ETFIQ, VDG, core fund, data as of Oct 2, 2026. https://etfiq.com/funds/vdg
ETFIQ. (Oct 2, 2026). VDG, core fund. Retrieved from https://etfiq.com/funds/vdg
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