ATLASVanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.06% and the yield is 2.88%. The ten largest holdings are 19% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VGK
| Last price | $88.33 (+0.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $86.71 – $90.89 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.88% |
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.
VGK fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Europe |
| Assets under management | $29.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.06% |
| Number of holdings | 48 |
| Portfolio turnover | 4% |
| Inception | Mar 4, 2005 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index, a market-capitalization weighted index that is made up of common stocks of companies located in European countries. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks that make up the target Index.
VGK top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. ASML | Technology | 4.20% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC HSBA | Financial Services | 2.07% |
| Roche Holding AG ROP | Healthcare | 1.83% |
| Novartis AG NOVN | Healthcare | 1.83% |
| Shell plc SHEL | Energy | 1.63% |
| Nestle S.A. NESN | Consumer Defensive | 1.49% |
| Siemens Aktiengesellschaft SIE | Industrials | 1.43% |
| AstraZeneca PLC AZN | Healthcare | 1.48% |
| SAP SE SAP | Technology | 1.35% |
| Banco Santander S.A. SAN | Financial Services | 1.36% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VGK sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 25.6% |
| Industrials | 20.3% |
| Healthcare | 12.0% |
| Technology | 8.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 7.7% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.1% |
| Basic Materials | 5.3% |
| Energy | 5.1% |
| Utilities | 4.3% |
| Communication Services | 2.8% |
| Real Estate | 1.4% |
By region: Europe Developed 76.1%, United Kingdom 20.9%, North America 1.3%, Europe Emerging 1.1%, Asia Developed 0.5%.
VGK returns and risk
| Year to date | +4.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +11.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +17.8% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.4% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 13.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.99 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VGK: frequently asked questions
What does VGK invest in?
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are ASML Holding N.V. (4.2%), HSBC Holdings PLC (2.1%), Roche Holding AG (1.8%), Novartis AG (1.8%), Shell plc (1.6%).
What is the VGK expense ratio?
0.06% a year: about $6.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VGK dividend yield?
2.88%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VGK 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 $86.71 to $90.89 from $88.33 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VGK performed?
Year to date +4.8%, one year +11.0%, three years +17.8% a year, five years +8.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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