Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFWAX) NASDAQ
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Address
PO Box 2600
Valley Forge, PA 19482
United States of America (the)
Phone
6106691000
Sector
Financial Services
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Asset Management
Employees
N/A
First IPO Date
September 27, 2011
This index fund provides investors with an economical means of accessing international stock markets outside of the United States. It endeavors to mirror the performance of an index composed of companies from both established regions, including Europe, the Pacific, and Canada, as well as rapidly developing emerging economies. Beyond the inherent risks of equity investments, this fund is also susceptible to foreign exchange rate movements and country-specific geopolitical or economic risks. Its allocation to emerging markets means it may exhibit higher volatility when compared to other international funds. Patient investors aiming to diversify their portfolio with non-U.S. market exposure could consider this fund as a constituent of a broader investment strategy.