ATLASVanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.12% and the yield is 3.00%. The ten largest holdings are 17% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VSGX
| Last price | $78.80 (+1.0%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $77.07 – $81.35 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 3.00% |
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.
VSGX fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $6.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.12% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 9% |
| Inception | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund invests by sampling the index, meaning that it holds a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full index in terms of key characteristics. The index, which is market capitalization-weighted, is composed of large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks of companies in developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States, that are screened for certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria by the index sponsor, which is independent of Vanguard.
VSGX top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 5.43% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd SSNLF | Technology | 2.54% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 2.06% |
| ASML Holding N.V. ASML | Technology | 1.97% |
| Roche Holding AG ROP | Healthcare | 0.94% |
| Royal Bank of Canada RY | Financial Services | 0.85% |
| Novartis AG NOVN | Healthcare | 0.82% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988 | Consumer Cyclical | 0.83% |
| Nestle S.A. NESN | Consumer Defensive | 0.72% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc 8306 | Financial Services | 0.73% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VSGX sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 27.9% |
| Technology | 25.4% |
| Healthcare | 9.6% |
| Industrials | 9.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.7% |
| Basic Materials | 6.1% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.0% |
| Communication Services | 4.7% |
| Real Estate | 2.8% |
| Utilities | 0.7% |
By region: Europe Developed 26.7%, Asia Developed 22.2%, Japan 16.7%, Asia Emerging 12.6%, North America 8.0%.
VSGX returns and risk
| Year to date | +14.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +19.5% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +21.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 13.6% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.21 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VSGX: frequently asked questions
What does VSGX invest in?
Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (5.4%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (2.5%), SK Hynix Inc (2.1%), ASML Holding N.V. (2.0%), Roche Holding AG (0.9%).
What is the VSGX expense ratio?
0.12% a year: about $12.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VSGX dividend yield?
3.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VSGX go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $77.07 to $81.35 from $78.80 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VSGX performed?
Year to date +14.8%, one year +19.5%, three years +21.2% a year, five years +8.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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