ATLASVanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.02% and the yield is 2.45%. The ten largest holdings are 13% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VEA
| Last price | $69.78 (+0.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $68.47 – $71.83 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.45% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
VEA fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $230B |
| Expense ratio | 0.02% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 3% |
| Inception | Jul 20, 2007 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Developed All Cap ex U.S. Index, a market-capitalization-weighted index that is made up of approximately 3,957 common stocks of large-, mid-, and small-cap companies located in Canada and the major markets of Europe and the Pacific region. The Advisor attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index.
VEA top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd SSNLF | Technology | 2.72% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 2.01% |
| ASML Holding N.V. ASML | Technology | 1.97% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC HSBA | Financial Services | 1.11% |
| Roche Holding AG ROP | Healthcare | 0.91% |
| Royal Bank of Canada RY | Financial Services | 0.85% |
| Novartis AG NOVN | Healthcare | 0.83% |
| Shell plc SHEL | Energy | 0.81% |
| Nestle S.A. NESN | Consumer Defensive | 0.71% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc 8306 | Financial Services | 0.78% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VEA sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 24.6% |
| Industrials | 17.3% |
| Technology | 15.6% |
| Basic Materials | 7.8% |
| Healthcare | 7.7% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.3% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.6% |
| Energy | 5.2% |
| Communication Services | 3.6% |
| Utilities | 2.9% |
| Real Estate | 2.4% |
By region: Europe Developed 36.9%, Japan 21.2%, North America 12.2%, Asia Developed 11.8%, United Kingdom 10.4%.
VEA returns and risk
| Year to date | +13.0% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +19.8% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +20.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.2% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.4% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 13.1% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.14 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VEA: frequently asked questions
What does VEA invest in?
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (2.7%), SK Hynix Inc (2.0%), ASML Holding N.V. (2.0%), HSBC Holdings PLC (1.1%), Roche Holding AG (0.9%).
What is the VEA expense ratio?
0.02% a year: about $2.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VEA dividend yield?
2.45%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VEA go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $68.47 to $71.83 from $69.78 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VEA performed?
Year to date +13.0%, one year +19.8%, three years +20.4% a year, five years +10.2% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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