Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (VNQI): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (VNQI) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.12% and the yield is 5.30%. The ten largest holdings are 21% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VNQI
| Last price | $43.04 (+0.8%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 57% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $42.39 – $44.16 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.7% |
| Distribution yield | 5.30% |
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.
VNQI fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Real estate |
| Assets under management | $3.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.12% |
| Number of holdings | 46 |
| Portfolio turnover | 5% |
| Inception | Nov 1, 2010 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the index, a float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index that measures the equity market performance of international real estate stocks in both developed and emerging markets. The index is composed of stocks of publicly traded equity real estate investment trusts (known as REITs) and certain real estate management and development companies (REMDs).
VNQI top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Goodman Group GMG | Real Estate | 3.70% |
| Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd 8802 | Real Estate | 2.80% |
| Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. 8801 | Real Estate | 2.42% |
| Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd 0016 | Real Estate | 2.20% |
| Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. 8830 | Real Estate | 1.89% |
| Vonovia SE VNA | Real Estate | 1.73% |
| Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd. 1925 | Real Estate | 1.66% |
| Segro Plc SGRO | Real Estate | 1.67% |
| WFD Unibail Rodamco NV URW | Real Estate | 1.37% |
| Scentre Group SCG | Real Estate | 1.28% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VNQI sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 98.4% |
| Industrials | 0.6% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 0.6% |
| Financial Services | 0.4% |
By region: Japan 22.3%, Europe Developed 17.6%, Asia Developed 15.3%, Asia Emerging 12.0%, Australasia 11.7%.
VNQI returns and risk
| Year to date | -7.7% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -6.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +7.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | -1.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +1.6% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 16.9% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.27 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VNQI: frequently asked questions
What does VNQI invest in?
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Goodman Group (3.7%), Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd (2.8%), Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. (2.4%), Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd (2.2%), Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. (1.9%).
What is the VNQI expense ratio?
0.12% a year: about $12.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VNQI dividend yield?
5.30%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VNQI go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 57%, with a likely range (50%) of $42.39 to $44.16 from $43.04 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VNQI performed?
Year to date -7.7%, one year -6.0%, three years +7.7% a year, five years -1.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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