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VWIGX · Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares
Over the last 15 years (2011-09 to 2026-09), $10,000 invested in VWIGX with dividends reinvested grew to $27,238, 6.87% a year, with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -50.18%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
Growth of $10,000 · 2011-09 to 2026-09 · dividends reinvested
How VWIGX held up in past market crashes
VWIGX has been through 5 of the market crashes since 2000 in our data. Its deepest price fall was 67.8% in the 2008 financial crisis, when the S&P 500 fell 56.5%. It took 8.5 years from the bottom to get back to its high. No fund is safe from losses; past falls do not predict future ones.
| Crash | VWIGX deepest fall | S&P 500 (SPY) | Peak to bottom | Back to peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dot-com bust | -55.5% | -49.1% | Mar 2000 to Oct 2002 | 3.6 years |
| 2008 financial crisis | -67.8% | -56.5% | Oct 2007 to Mar 2009 | 8.5 years |
| 2018 fourth-quarter selloff | -23.1% | -20.2% | Sep 2018 to Dec 2018 | 11 months |
| 2020 COVID crash | -29.0% | -34.1% | Feb 2020 to Mar 2020 | 2 months |
| 2022 bear market | -40.4% | -25.4% | Jan 2022 to Oct 2022 | Not yet |
Price declines in the fund's listing currency, dividends not included, inside each crash's S&P 500 peak-to-bottom window. See how 50 popular ETFs compare in the crash study.
About VWIGX
Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares is a mutual fund that targets long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the stocks of companies outside the United States. Established in 1981, the fund is broadly diversified, encompassing large-, mid-, and small-cap companies drawn from both developed and emerging markets around the globe. By focusing on firms with above-average growth potential, the fund aims to capture opportunities in dynamic sectors and regions, leveraging the expertise of multiple subadvisors. Notably, the allocation is managed by distinguished firms such as Baillie Gifford and Schroders, whose complementary investment styles help balance aggressive growth with risk oversight. The fund typically holds over 100 individual securities, offering investors a comprehensive exposure to international growth equities. With its emphasis on non-U.S. markets and its rigorous approach to portfolio construction, the Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares plays a significant role for investors seeking diversification and growth outside the U.S. equity landscape.
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