ATLASVanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund (VSS): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund (VSS) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.07% and the yield is 2.93%. The ten largest holdings are 2% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VSS
| Last price | $149.65 (+1.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $146.66 – $154.22 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 2.93% |
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.
VSS fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $11.5B |
| Expense ratio | 0.07% |
| Number of holdings | 4,585 |
| Portfolio turnover | 14% |
| Inception | Apr 2, 2009 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Global Small Cap ex U.S. Index (the "Target Index"), a float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance of international small-capitalization stocks. Under normal circumstances, it 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.
VSS top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| HudBay Minerals Inc HBM | Basic Materials | 0.24% |
| Aritzia Inc ATZ | Consumer Cyclical | 0.24% |
| Finning International Inc. FTT | Industrials | 0.23% |
| Storebrand ASA STB | Financial Services | 0.23% |
| Accelleron Industries AG ACLN | Industrials | 0.21% |
| Games Workshop Group PLC GAW | Consumer Cyclical | 0.21% |
| Taiwan Union Technology 6274 | Technology | 0.21% |
| Gaztransport & Technigaz SAS GTT | Energy | 0.21% |
| South Bow Corporation SOBO | Energy | 0.21% |
| Subsea 7 S.A. SUBC | Energy | 0.21% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VSS sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 21.3% |
| Technology | 14.9% |
| Basic Materials | 13.0% |
| Financial Services | 12.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 10.0% |
| Real Estate | 7.5% |
| Healthcare | 6.9% |
| Energy | 5.0% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.1% |
| Communication Services | 2.8% |
| Utilities | 2.3% |
By region: Europe Developed 25.2%, Asia Emerging 16.1%, Asia Developed 15.9%, Japan 15.0%, North America 11.4%.
VSS returns and risk
| Year to date | +9.0% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +12.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +17.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +6.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +7.8% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.9% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.90 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VSS: frequently asked questions
What does VSS invest in?
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are HudBay Minerals Inc (0.2%), Aritzia Inc (0.2%), Finning International Inc. (0.2%), Storebrand ASA (0.2%), Accelleron Industries AG (0.2%).
What is the VSS expense ratio?
0.07% a year: about $7.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VSS dividend yield?
2.93%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VSS 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 $146.66 to $154.22 from $149.65 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VSS performed?
Year to date +9.0%, one year +12.0%, three years +17.2% a year, five years +6.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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