VEA vs VXUS: ETF Comparison
Key metrics
| Metric | VEA | VXUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $83.33 |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| AUM | $313.50B | $163.20B |
| Holdings | 3,873 | 8,602 |
| Inception | Jul 20, 2007 | Jan 26, 2011 |
| Dividend yield | 2.43% | 2.38% |
| 1-year total return | +16.33% | +13.15% |
| 3-year total return | +83.80% | +78.22% |
| 5-year total return | +56.82% | +48.99% |
Holdings overlap
Reported holdings overlap by 71.26%. Reported weights sum to 100.00% for VEA and 100.10% for VXUS.
Performance
Total return (%)
Date
VEAVXUS
Total return from Oct 8, 2021 to Oct 27, 2026, rebased to the first date.
Top 10 holdings
VEA top holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 2.81% |
| SK hynix Inc | 2.30% |
| ASML Holding NV | 2.14% |
| VEA SLBBH1142 | 1.07% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | 1.05% |
| Roche Holding AG | 0.90% |
| Shell PLC | 0.86% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 0.85% |
| Novartis AG | 0.82% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | 0.78% |
VXUS top holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 4.27% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 2.03% |
| SK hynix Inc | 1.67% |
| VXUS SLCMT1142 | 1.66% |
| ASML Holding NV | 1.55% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | 0.76% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | 0.76% |
| Roche Holding AG | 0.66% |
| Shell PLC | 0.62% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 0.62% |
Sector weights
| Sector | VEA | VXUS |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 24.01% | 22.24% |
| Technology | 16.61% | 20.85% |
| Industrials | 17.18% | 14.33% |
| Healthcare | 7.64% | 6.60% |
| Basic Materials | 7.45% | 7.27% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 6.82% | 7.07% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.21% | 4.59% |
| Energy | 4.86% | 4.46% |
| Communication Services | 3.28% | 3.92% |
| Cash & Others | 1.62% | 3.74% |
| Utilities | 3.05% | 2.79% |
| Real Estate | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Which is better for...
- Lower fees. VEA costs less, at 0.03% versus 0.05% for VXUS.
- Income. VEA yields more, at 2.43% versus 2.38% for VXUS.
- The past year. VEA returned more, at +16.33% versus +13.15% for VXUS.
- The past five years. VEA returned more, at +56.82% versus +48.99% for VXUS.
These lines restate the figures above. They are not a recommendation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the expense ratio of VEA vs VXUS?
VEA's expense ratio is 0.03%. VXUS's expense ratio is 0.05%.
How large are VEA and VXUS?
VEA manages $313.50B. VXUS manages $163.20B.
How did VEA and VXUS perform over the past year?
The 1-year total return is +16.33% for VEA and +13.15% for VXUS.
Which has the higher dividend yield, VEA or VXUS?
VEA's dividend yield is 2.43%. VXUS's dividend yield is 2.38%.
Is this comparison investment advice?
No. This page reports published figures for VEA and VXUS. It is not a recommendation.