Evidence and analysis
Latest Market Data
| Metric | Current value |
|---|---|
| Product type | ETF |
| ETF market price (USD) | $86.38 |
| Observation date | 2026-10-02 (US Eastern Time) |
| 52-week range (USD) | $77.87 – $93.29 |
| Adjusted-close return over retrieved year | +9.43% |
| Annualised observed return | +9.46% |
| Annualised daily volatility | 15.97% |
| History window | 2025-10-03 to 2026-10-02 |
| Daily observations | 251 |
Source: Yahoo Finance, retrieved 2026-10-05. ETF market prices differ from NAV. Return is computed from adjusted closes; annualisation uses 365.25 divided by elapsed calendar days. Volatility is the sample standard deviation of daily simple adjusted-close returns multiplied by √252. These are historical observations, not forecast returns. Key facts, holdings, sector weights and other older analysis retain their original source dates and were not refreshed by this market-data update.
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
The Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) provides diversified exposure to European equity markets. It tracks the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index, covering large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks across developed European markets including the UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, and others.
Key Features:
- Pan-European Coverage: Exposure to developed European markets in a single ETF
- Low Cost: Competitive expense ratio for international equity exposure
- Diversified Holdings: Over 1,000 holdings across European markets and sectors
- Currency Exposure: EUR, GBP, CHF and other major European currencies
Expense Ratio: 0.08%
Number of Holdings | 1228
Portfolio Context:
VGK maps to 11 Fidelity funds in the portfolio comparison, making it the second most weighted Vanguard ETF at 13.9%.
This ETF is part of the Vanguard ETF Portfolio vs Equivalent Fidelity Funds comparison, where it serves as the Vanguard equivalent for one or more Fidelity funds.
Top Holdings
| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASML Holding NV | ASML.AS | 3.97% |
| 2 | HSBC Holdings PLC | HSBA.L | 2.04% |
| 3 | Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new | ROP.SW | 1.87% |
| 4 | Novartis AG Registered Shares | NOVN.SW | 1.83% |
| 5 | AstraZeneca PLC | AZN.L | 1.76% |
| 6 | Nestle SA | NESN.SW | 1.65% |
| 7 | Shell PLC | SHEL.L | 1.52% |
| 8 | Siemens AG | SIE.DE | 1.46% |
| 9 | SAP SE | SAP.DE | 1.18% |
| 10 | Banco Santander SA | SAN.MC | 1.16% |
Sector Allocation
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 23.4% |
| Industrials | 20.2% |
| Health Care | 12.4% |
| Technology | 9.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 7.7% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 7.1% |
| Basic Materials | 5.6% |
| Energy | 5.0% |
| Utilities | 4.4% |
| Communication Services | 3.1% |
Note: This is an informational overview for educational purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consider your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and fees before investing.