Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
Vanguard · MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) in AUD · Since 2014
Annual fee
0.18%
$18/year per $10,000
Fund size
$15.5B
AUD
Dividend yield
1.6%
Quarterly · approx. as at Q2 2026
Holdings
1,252
companies
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~September 2026 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar → · View full distribution history →
VGS is one of the largest global shares ETFs on the ASX by AUM (approximately $15.5B). It provides exposure to approximately 1,250 of the world's largest companies across the US, Europe, Japan and other developed markets at 0.18% p.a.. The US makes up about 70% of the fund, meaning heavy exposure to Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and other large US technology companies. VGS is unhedged, so the AUD/USD exchange rate affects returns: when the Aussie dollar falls, VGS rises in AUD terms. The fund has returned 13.26% p.a. over 10 years to March 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. VGS does not include Australian companies.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | 5.6% |
| Apple Inc. | 4.6% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 3.3% |
| Amazon.com Inc. | 3.0% |
| Alphabet Inc. | 2.6% |
| Broadcom Inc. | 2.2% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. | 1.5% |
| Tesla Inc. | 1.3% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 0.9% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | 0.9% |
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| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 28.1% |
| Financials | 15.5% |
| Industrials | 11.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.4% |
| Communication Services | 9.2% |
| Health Care | 8.8% |
| Consumer Staples | 5.3% |
| Energy | 4.2% |
| Materials | 3.1% |
| Utilities | 2.8% |
| Real Estate | 1.8% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States | 73.4% |
| Japan | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | 3.5% |
| Canada | 3.4% |
| France | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | 2.3% |
| Other / cash | 9.2% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Data as at Q2 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Source: fund manager fact sheets.
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VGS is one of the largest global shares ETFs on the ASX by AUM (approximately $15.5B).
VGS's annual management fee is 0.18% p.a. ($18 per $10,000 invested).
VGS pays distributions quarterly. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.