Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares
FundVDIPXNASDAQAbout
This index fund provides an economical and diversified avenue for investors to gain exposure to large, mid, and small-capitalization companies within developed nations, excluding the United States. Given its exclusive focus on international equities, this fund typically exhibits greater price fluctuations compared to a fund centered solely on domestic stocks. Beyond the inherent risks of equity markets, it also carries currency exchange risk. Furthermore, if a significant portion of its holdings are concentrated in a particular country or region, adverse economic conditions there could have a magnified negative impact on the fund's overall performance. For those with a long-term investment horizon, it can serve as an excellent addition to a diversified U.S.-centric stock portfolio.
Key Facts
52-Week Range
Performance
Sector Exposure
- Basic Materials6.88%
- Cash & Others0.33%
- Communication Services3.27%
- Consumer Cyclical6.62%
- Consumer Defensive5.48%
- Energy5.03%
- Financial Services24.72%
- Healthcare8.13%
- Industrials16.94%
- Real Estate1.13%
- Technology18.45%
- Utilities3.00%
Top Holdings
| Symbol | Name | Weight | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 005930.KS | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 3.01% | $9.66B |
| 000660.KS | SK hynix Inc | 2.57% | $8.23B |
| ASML.AS | ASML Holding NV | 1.91% | $6.13B |
| — | SLBBH1142 | 1.29% | $4.14B |
| HSBA.L | HSBC Holdings PLC | 0.98% | $3.15B |
| ROP.SW | Roche Holding AG | 0.90% | $2.89B |
| NOVN.SW | Novartis AG | 0.88% | $2.82B |
| AZN.L | AstraZeneca PLC | 0.85% | $2.72B |
| RY.TO | Royal Bank of Canada | 0.82% | $2.62B |
| NESN.SW | Nestle SA | 0.80% | $2.55B |
| SHEL.L | Shell PLC | 0.73% | $2.35B |
| SIE.DE | Siemens AG | 0.70% | $2.25B |
| BHP.AX | BHP Group Ltd | 0.66% | $2.13B |
| 8306.T | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | 0.63% | $2.02B |
| 7203.T | Toyota Motor Corp | 0.61% | $1.96B |
| CBA.AX | Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 0.60% | $1.93B |
| TD.TO | Toronto-Dominion Bank/The | 0.59% | $1.88B |
| SAP.DE | SAP SE | 0.57% | $1.82B |
| 9984.T | SoftBank Group Corp | 0.56% | $1.80B |
| SAN.MC | Banco Santander SA | 0.56% | $1.79B |
| SU.PA | Schneider Electric SE | 0.52% | $1.66B |
| ALV.DE | Allianz SE | 0.51% | $1.65B |
| ABBN.SW | ABB Ltd | 0.51% | $1.63B |
| TTE.PA | TotalEnergies SE | 0.49% | $1.56B |
| RR.L | Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC | 0.46% | $1.49B |