The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index. Vanguard FTSE is traded on NASDAQ Exchange in the United States. With a beta of 0.94, VANGUARD FTSE generally moves in line with broader market conditions. It falls under the Foreign Small/Mid Blend category.
VANGUARD FTSE currently maintains a market price of $309.15, with performance measured at 1.82% up on the day. VANGUARD FTSE currently reflects 19% projected probability of significant NAV decline, aligning with a moderate probability. VANGUARD FTSE has produced modest risk-adjusted performance over the past 90 trading days. The performance scores reflect data spanning February 6, 2026 through May 7, 2026. Learn more.
Vanguard Ftse All World [VFSNX] is traded in USA. The fund is listed under the Foreign Small/Mid Blend category and is part of the Vanguard family. The entity is thematically classified as Small Value Funds. This fund at this time has accumulated $6.68 billion in net assets with no minimum investment requirements. Vanguard Ftse All is currently producing a year-to-date (YTD) return of 9.77%, while the total return for the last 3 years is 16.57%. VANGUARD FTSE is an operator in the foreign small/mid blend segment where revenue is driven by core operating activity and end-market demand. VANGUARD FTSE financial stability analysis
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VANGUARD FTSE ALL-WORLD EX-US SMALL-CAP INDEX FUND INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
Small Value Funds, Foreign Small/Mid Blend, Vanguard, Large, Foreign Small/Mid Blend, (View all Sectors)
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Update Date
31st of March 2026
Sector Allocation
Investors typically prefer portfolios diversified across different sectors. Wider sector coverage improves the probability of positive returns, though it may compress VANGUARD FTSE Mutual Fund expected return. The breadth of sector diversification in VANGUARD FTSE Mutual Fund is a key driver of its risk-return profile.
Investment funds like Vanguard Ftse All World Mutual Fund offer a low-cost alternative to custom portfolios. Sector fund diversification can be an effective strategy for adjusting sector exposure. Concentration awareness is important: some frameworks suggest keeping any single sector below 20% of equity exposure.
Looking at Vanguard Ftse All World through a thematic lens provides context for understanding which broader trends, sectors, or policy shifts may be supporting the position. The practical benefit is that this enables optimization around a trend, not just around one name that may or may not remain the best expression of that trend.
Small Value FundsFunds with small to mid capitalization value equities
The daily indicator set for VANGUARD FTSE in Foreign Small/Mid Blend translates fast-changing price action into structured signals for active fund monitoring. Volume-weighted indicators matter for mutual funds because underlying liquidity affects how accurately the NAV reflects true value. At 1 in daily activity, combining VANGUARD FTSE's price action with volume context distinguishes informed selling from routine redemptions.
Quantitative forecasts for VANGUARD FTSE translate the fund's historical NAV behavior into probability-weighted return scenarios. VANGUARD FTSE returned 33.6% over one year. Comparing multiple forecast methods helps shareholders gauge how sensitive the estimate is to methodology. The forecast horizon should match the shareholder's actual holding period. Short-term models have limited relevance for long-term fund holders.
The fund overview for VANGUARD FTSE summarizes mandate, holdings profile, and risk characteristics. The fund has exposure to Small Value Funds. The current allocation is approximately 92.0% equities and 8.0% cash. It is classified under Foreign Small/Mid Blend within the Vanguard family.
Methodology
Unless otherwise specified, data for Vanguard Ftse All World is derived from fund disclosures (prospectus language, holdings reports, and periodic statements where available). Asset-level metrics are computed daily by Macroaxis LLC and refreshed regularly based on instrument type. Vanguard Ftse All World market data and reported NAV may reflect delayed updates. Data may be delayed depending on reporting sources and market conventions. All analytics presented are generated using Macroaxis quantitative models that incorporate financial statement analysis, market data, and risk metrics to ensure consistency and comparability. Assumptions: Underlying inputs rely on public fund disclosures, holdings reports, and market data feeds, including disclosures from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) via EDGAR. Values may reflect publication timing differences. All analytics are generated using standardized, rules-based models designed to promote consistency and comparability across instruments. Model assumptions, reference parameters, and selected computational inputs are available in the Model Inputs section. If you have questions about our data sources or methodology, please contact Macroaxis Support.
Research Sources
Vanguard Ftse All World may have reference inputs that incorporate holdings disclosures, category classification, and NAV-derived statistics where available. Updates may occur throughout the day.
Editorial review and methodology oversight provided by: Raphi Shpitalnik, Junior Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board
