Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)
| Assets | $222.04B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | 18.29 |
| Shares Out | 3.15B |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.86% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 52.34% |
| 1-Year Return | +36.02% |
| Volume | 30,897,639 |
| Open | 70.31 |
| Previous Close | 70.31 |
| Day's Range | 70.08 - 70.55 |
| 52-Week Low | 45.14 |
| 52-Week High | 70.55 |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| Holdings | 3906 |
| Inception Date | Jul 20, 2007 |
About VEA
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund is passively managed to provide exposure to the developed markets ex-US equity space. It holds stocks of any market capitalization. VEA was launched on Jul 20, 2007 and is issued by Vanguard.
Top 10 Holdings
11.23% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 1.86% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 1.71% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 1.11% |
| Slbbh1142 | n/a | 1.06% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 1.05% |
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 1.00% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 0.94% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 0.92% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 0.79% |
| Toyota Motor Corporation | 7203 | 0.79% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $1.040 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.2865 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.4407 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.2422 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.7126 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.1444 | Sep 24, 2024 |
News
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VEA: A High-Conviction Case For Global Diversification Beyond U.S. Borders
VEA is essential for long-term, cost-efficient diversification, offering exposure to non-U.S. developed markets with minimal overlap and ultra-low fees. Blending VEA with U.S. equities smooths returns...
VEA: Solution To A Falling Dollar, Record Alpha And Compelling Valuation
The US dollar's decline has boosted international stocks, with Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF outperforming the S&P 500 by 23 percentage points in 77 trading days. VEA's valuation is attractive, ...
Foreign Stocks, Commodities Lead Major Asset Classes This Year
Global equities ex-US are the leaders, along with a broad measure of commodities, based on a set of ETFs through Friday's close. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF has rallied 7.2% so far this year.
VEA: Pair Developed Markets With Emerging Markets For Enhanced Risk Adjusted Returns
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VEA ETF underperforms due to heavy exposure to stagnant European and Pacific economies. Rising global trade tensions further limit VEA's growth potential. I give a "Sell" rating for the VEA ETF.
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VEA: Expecting A Pause In The Uptrend, But Developed Markets Remain Cheap
I maintain a buy rating on VEA due to its attractive valuation, strong diversification, and higher dividend yield compared to US equities. VEA's underperformance relative to the S&P 500 is due to its ...
VEA: Favorably Valued With Lower Risk Than Emerging Markets
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