This exchange-traded fund (ETF) diversifies investments across a broad spectrum of global companies, including those based in the United States and abroad. Its aim is to mirror the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap Index, which spans businesses operating in both well-developed and rapidly expanding markets worldwide. While it presents considerable opportunities for capital appreciation, it also carries a heightened level of risk; its market price may exhibit greater volatility than funds concentrated on a single country or region. Therefore, this investment is most appropriate for those with an extended time horizon.
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VT is an international equity ETF that provides exposure to technology companies. It holds approximately 9,773 securities and charges an annual expense ratio of 0.06%. Technology makes up 29% of the portfolio, so performance leans heavily on that sector.
Strengths
- Low 0.06% expense ratio, equal to approximately $6.00 a year on every $10,000 invested
- Dividend has grown ~6% annually over the past decade
- Spread across 9773 holdings, the largest just 4.3% of the fund
- Lower volatility (beta 0.93) than the broad market
Trade-offs
- Technology is 29% of the fund, so sector shifts move it
- Currency movements against the US dollar affect returns independent of the underlying market
This is an analysis of the fund's characteristics, not a recommendation. Whether VT suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio.
Performance & returns
Full performance| Price return | YTD | 1 year | 3 year | 5 year | 10 year | Since incept. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | +12.4% | +15.1% | +64.4% | +54.2% | +165.1% | +219.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +11.7% | +15.0% | +71.7% | +75.5% | +256.9% | — |
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VT charges a 0.06% expense ratio, yields 1.82% and has grown its distribution roughly 6% a year over the past decade. Whether it suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio, and this is not investment advice.
VT has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which works out to $6.00 per year on a $10,000 investment. That is at the low end for an ETF, so more of the return stays with the investor.
VT pays dividends quarterly, four times a year. Its distribution has grown roughly 6% per year over the past decade. See the full payment history and ex-dates.
VT holds 9,773 positions. Its largest sectors are technology, financial services, industrials and consumer cyclical. The largest position is NVIDIA at 4.3% of the fund. See the full holdings page for the largest positions and sector weights.