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VXUS vs VEU
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF vs Vanguard FTSE All-world Ex-us Index Fund ETF Shares
Over their shared history — 2011-08 to 2026-09, about 15 years — VXUS returned 6.69% a year versus 7.29% for VEU, with worst peak-to-trough falls of -27.76% and -27.60% respectively (dividends reinvested). Past performance doesn't predict future results.
VXUS VEUBoth re-based to 100 at 2011-08, the start of their shared window
| Metric · shared window 2011-08 – 2026-09 | VXUS | VEU |
|---|---|---|
| CAGR (annualized return) | 6.69% | 7.29% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.01% | 15.00% |
| Worst drawdown | -27.76% | -27.60% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| Each fund on its own — windows differ, not directly comparable | ||
| CAGR (full own history) | 6.69% | 7.29% |
| Worst drawdown (full own history) | -27.76% | -27.60% |
| Data window | 2011-08 – 2026-09 | 2011-08 – 2026-09 |
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