Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares
VEA InternationalUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 005930.KS | 2.26% | |
| ASML Holding NV | ASML.AS | 1.78% | |
| SK Hynix Inc | 000660.KS | 1.54% | |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | HSBA.L | 1% | |
| Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new | ROP.SW | 0.91% | |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN.L | 0.9% | |
| Novartis AG Registered Shares | NOVN.SW | 0.9% | |
| Nestle SA | NESN.SW | 0.83% | |
| Shell PLC | SHEL.L | 0.82% | |
| Royal Bank of Canada | RY | 0.8% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) is a International ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.03% and $304.3B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, ASML Holding NV, SK Hynix Inc. The ETF currently yields 2.73% in dividends. Year-to-date, VEA has returned +11.26%. With an expense ratio of just 0.03%, it is one of the cheapest ETFs in its category.
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Developed All Cap ex U.S. Index, a market-capitalization-weighted index that is made up of approximately 3,957 common stocks of large-, mid-, and small-cap companies located in Canada and the major markets of Europe and the Pacific region. The Advisor attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index.
FAQ — VEA
What is the TER of VEA (Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares)?
VEA has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03 % per year. That sits below the international category median (0.32 % across 13 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has VEA delivered?
Performance for VEA: YTD: +11.26 % · 3-year p.a.: +17.92 % · 5-year p.a.: +9.58 %. Over 5 years, VEA outperforms the international category median of +8.37 % by +1.21 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of VEA?
The five largest positions in VEA are: 005930.KS, ASML.AS, 000660.KS, HSBA.L, ROP.SW. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does VEA pay dividends?
VEA has a current dividend yield of 2.73 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for VEA?
VEA is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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