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Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) is currently priced at $83.58, trading below its 20-day EMA ($85.25) and 50-day SMA ($86.48), but above its 200-day SMA ($83.05). The fund's 14-day RSI is at 37.99, indicating bearish momentum. Despite the current technical weakness, VXUS offers broad diversification across thousands of international stocks, spanning developed and emerging markets, with significant exposure to Financial Services (23.29%) and Technology (19.87%) sectors. Its low expense ratio of 0.05% and substantial net assets of $649.29 billion make it an efficient vehicle for international equity exposure.
VXUS at a glance
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS): Buy, 78/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
TrendMixed: the price is above its 200-day but below its 50-day moving average ($83.05 and $86.48).
FundExpense ratio 0.05%, $649.3B in net assets, +18.5% total return over 1 year.
As of October 14, 2026, Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) trades at $83.58. The 14-day RSI (daily closes) is 38, showing bearish momentum without being oversold, and the price is below its 50-day simple moving average of $86.48.
Figures as of October 14, 2026.
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Vanguard Total International Stock ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide broad exposure to stocks outside the United States. Managed by Vanguard, it seeks to track the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, a market-cap-weighted benchmark that spans developed and emerging markets and includes a wide range of company sizes. The fund is built as a diversified international equity holding, with thousands of positions across regions such as Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets.
Issuer
Vanguard
Category
Foreign Large Blend
Inception
Jan 26, 2011
Expense ratio
0.05%
Net assets
$649.29B
Distribution yield
2.34%
YTD return
13.38%
Turnover
4.00%
Sector weights
Financial Services23.3%
Technology19.9%
Industrials15.1%
Consumer Cyclical8.1%
Basic Materials7.7%
Healthcare6.9%
Other19.1%
Trailing total returns
Period
VXUS
YTD
13.38%
1 month
-2.57%
3 months
-0.52%
1 year
18.49%
3 years
20.15%
5 years
9.35%
10 years
9.20%
As of Oct 14, 2026, VXUS has an expense ratio of 0.05%, $649.29B in net assets and a distribution yield of 2.34%.
Fund reference data as of Oct 14, 2026. Expense ratio and net assets are reported by the fund; returns are total returns and can differ from price change.
VXUS Analysis
AI Analyst Consensus ScoreBuy
VXUS is currently exhibiting bearish technical momentum, with its price trading below both the 20-day EMA and the 50-day SMA. The 14-day RSI reading of 38.0 confirms this bearish sentiment. However, the ETF is trading above its 200-day SMA, which at $83.05, acts as a key support level. The MACD is currently negative at -0.618, further reinforcing the short-term downtrend. The Stochastic indicator is in oversold territory at 7.69, suggesting a potential for a short-term bounce, but the overall trend remains cautious.
Market Outlook
The outlook for Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) is cautiously optimistic, supported by its broad diversification and low costs, despite current bearish technical signals. The fund's ability to capture global equity market performance makes it a strategic holding for long-term growth. Key drivers for future performance will include the economic health of major international regions, particularly Europe and Asia, and the earnings trajectory of its dominant Financial Services and Technology sectors. A sustained move above the 50-day SMA would signal a shift towards a more bullish trend.
Market Correlations
How this etf moves relative to other assets
Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods.
S&P 500 (SPY)+0.76
Strong correlation
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)+0.75
Strong correlation
Bitcoin (BTC)+0.36
Weak correlation
Gold (XAU)+0.43
Moderate correlation
As of October 14, 2026, VXUS's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.76 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.75 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.36 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.43 with gold (XAU).
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Key Statistics
Net Assets
649.29B
Expense Ratio
0.0500%
Yield
2.34%
Day High
$84.04
Day Low
$83.34
52 Week High
88.62
52 Week Low
72.11
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) provides extensive diversification across global equities outside the United States, tracking the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index. The fund's portfolio is heavily weighted towards Financial Services (23.29%) and Technology (19.87%), with significant allocations also in Industrials (15.11%) and Consumer Cyclical (8.07%). With net assets totaling $649.29 billion and an expense ratio of just 0.05%, VXUS is a cost-effective core holding for international stock exposure. The fund's asset allocation is predominantly in stocks (97.14%), with a small cash position (2.68%).
Fund Performance Analysis
The underlying holdings reflect the aggregate earnings trends of global companies outside the U.S. The significant exposure to the Financial Services and Technology sectors suggests that the fund's performance will be influenced by the earnings health and growth prospects within these key global industries. Positive earnings momentum in these sectors would likely translate to strong performance for VXUS, while headwinds could pressure its returns.
Key Risks
The primary risk for VXUS lies in its broad international exposure, which is subject to geopolitical instability, currency fluctuations, and varying economic conditions across different regions. Concentration in Financial Services and Technology sectors, while offering growth potential, also presents sector-specific risks if these industries face downturns. Also, the current bearish technical momentum, with the price below key short-term moving averages, indicates potential for further near-term price declines.
Technical Indicators i
RSI (14-day)
37.99
MACD (12, 26)
-0.618
SMA (50-day)
86.48
SMA (200-day)
83.05
Technical RatingBearish
RSI
Bearish
SMA Cross
Bullish
Price vs SMA
Bearish
MACD
Bearish
Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($86.48) above the 200-day SMA ($83.05), price is trading below the 50-day SMA.
As of October 14, 2026, with VXUS at $83.58, its 14-day RSI is 38.0 (showing bearish momentum without being oversold), its 50-day simple moving average is $86.48 and its 200-day is $83.05.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 14, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).
VXUS Trade Plans
Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels
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Risk Tolerance
Conservative2%Aggressive
Portfolio Value
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Conservative
$81.91
2% below current price (Pullback entry)
Lower risk, wait for pullback
Aggressive
$83.58
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Higher risk, immediate entry
Risk Management
STOP LOSS
$79.45
MAX LOSS
-3.0%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on RSI (38.0) and current market volatility
These levels come from VXUS's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Growth of $10,000
A $10,000 investment in VXUS in October 2016 would be worth about $18,319 today, compared with about $36,506 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark. This is price change only; dividends paid along the way would add to it.
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VXUS Drawdowns & Recovery
Worst fall, last 10 years
-38.6%
January 2018 to March 2020
Recovery
10 months
back at the old peak by January 2021
From the 10-year high
-5.5%
highest close, September 2026
1-year holds that gained
69%
of every 1-year window
As of October 14, 2026, VXUS's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years was -38.6% (January 2018 to March 2020); it regained that peak by January 2021, 10 months after the low, and 69% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in VXUS today could grow to about $18,369 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $36,904 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $9,143. The simulation models price only; at today's 2.34% yield, dividends would add to these figures. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
VXUS 2030 Scenarios (Monte Carlo)
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $107 for VXUS by 2030 in the base case, from $83.58 today (1.3x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $68.57. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on VXUS's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
VXUS simulated price paths by year
Year
10th percentile
Base case
90th percentile
2027
$71.24
$88.82
$111
2028
$69.09
$94.39
$129
2029
$68.45
$100
$147
2030
$68.57
$107
$166
2031
$69.17
$113
$186
Method: a lognormal simulation of VXUS's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the expense ratio for Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)?
The expense ratio for VXUS is 0.05%, which translates to a cost of $5.00 per $10,000 invested annually. This low cost is a key feature for investors seeking broad international equity exposure.
What sectors does VXUS hold and how concentrated is it?
VXUS holds a highly diversified portfolio across thousands of international stocks. Its top sector exposures are Financial Services at 23.29%, Technology at 19.87%, and Industrials at 15.11%. The fund is designed for broad market coverage rather than concentration in a few specific areas.
What is the distribution yield for VXUS?
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) has a distribution yield of 2.34% as of its last reporting. The dividend rate is 1.98%.
Is VXUS in an uptrend?
Not clearly. Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) trades at $83.58, above its 200-day but below its 50-day moving average ($83.05 and $86.48). Its 14-day RSI on daily closes is 38.0, showing bearish momentum without being oversold.
What is VXUS's biggest drop in the last 10 years?
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)'s worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years was -38.6%, from January 2018 to March 2020. It regained that peak by January 2021, 10 months after the low. Over the same period, 69% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
What are VXUS's best and worst months?
Over the last 10 years, January has been VXUS's strongest month on average (+3.37%, rising in 7 of 10 years) and March its weakest (-2.91%, rising in 3 of 10 years). Seasonal averages describe the past and do not predict a given year.
How closely does VXUS move with the stock market?
Over the past year VXUS's daily returns were strongly correlated with the S&P 500 (SPY) (+0.76). Nasdaq 100 (QQQ): +0.75; Bitcoin (BTC): +0.36; Gold (XAU): +0.43. A figure near +1 means the two usually move together; near 0 means little relationship.
What would $10,000 invested in VXUS be worth today?
$10,000 put into VXUS in October 2016 would be worth about $18,319 today, against about $36,506 for the same amount in the S&P 500. That is price change only; distributions would add to it.
What does CleaRank's simulation show for VXUS in 2030?
CleaRank's Monte Carlo simulation, built from VXUS's own historical volatility, puts the 2030 base case near $106.59, with 10th and 90th percentile outcomes of $68.57 and $165.71. It is a range of simulated outcomes, not a price target.
How volatile is VXUS?
VXUS's daily price moves average 0.86% (30-day standard deviation of daily returns). Over the past 52 weeks it traded between $72.11 and $88.62.
