Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF (the Fund) is an open-end investment company. The Fund seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap Index, which covers both well-established and still-developing markets. The Fund invests in both foreign and the United States stocks. The fund offers three classes of shares: Investor Shares, Institutional Shares, and ETF Shares. As of April 30, 2012, the Fund invests in sectors, such as consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, financials, healthcare, industrials, information technology, materials, telecommunication services and utilities. As of July 31, 2012, the Fund 10 largest holdings included Apple Inc., Exxon Mobil Corp., Microsoft Corp, International Business Machines Corp, General Electric Co., Chevron Corp, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, AT&T Inc., Nestle SA and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The Vanguard Group, Inc. is the investment advisor of the Fund.
Basic Details
Issuer Vanguard
Fund NameVanguard Total World Stock ETF
Tax ClassificationRegulated Investment Company
SymbolNYSEARCA:VT
Inception Date6/24/2008
Fund ManagerChristine D. Franquin, Scott E. Geiger
PhoneN/A
Fund Focus
Asset ClassEquity
BenchmarkFTSE Global All Cap TR USD
CategoryBroad Equity
FocusBroad Equity
Development LevelBlended Development
RegionGlobal
Fund Statistics
Assets Under Management$11.41 billion
Average Daily Volume$2.24 million
Discount/Premium-0.24%
ETF Expenses
Management Fee0.08%
Other Expenses0.02%
Total Expenses0.10%
Fee Waiver0.00%
Net Expenses0.10%
Administrator, Advisor and Custodian
AdministratorThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
AdvisorThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
CustodianBrown Brothers Harriman & Co.
DistributorVanguard Marketing Corporation
Transfer AgentThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
Trustee
Lead Market MakerCantor Fitzgerald
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSEARCA:VT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard Total World Stock ETF's stock symbol?
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "VT."
How often does Vanguard Total World Stock ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vanguard Total World Stock ETF?
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, September 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 27th will be given a dividend of $0.3615 per share on Monday, October 1st. This represents a $1.45 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.03%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 26th. This is a positive change from Vanguard Total World Stock ETF's previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. View Vanguard Total World Stock ETF's Dividend History.
Are investors shorting Vanguard Total World Stock ETF?
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 28th, there was short interest totalling 2,508,436 shares, an increase of 170.8% from the September 14th total of 926,199 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,625,992 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.5 days. View Vanguard Total World Stock ETF's Current Options Chain.
Who are Vanguard Total World Stock ETF's major shareholders?
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include University of Tennessee (0.74%), Arbor Investment Advisors LLC (0.19%), Lenox Wealth Advisors LLC (0.15%), Juncture Wealth Strategies LLC (0.11%), Versant Capital Management Inc (0.09%) and Rathbone Brothers plc (0.03%).
Which major investors are selling Vanguard Total World Stock ETF stock?
VT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of Montreal Can, Arbor Investment Advisors LLC, Juncture Wealth Strategies LLC, Versant Capital Management Inc, O Brien Wealth Partners LLC, New Capital Management LP, Intercontinental Wealth Advisors LLC and Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC.
Which major investors are buying Vanguard Total World Stock ETF stock?
VT stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Lenox Wealth Advisors LLC, CAPROCK Group Inc., University of Tennessee, We Are One Seven LLC, Rathbone Brothers plc, Boston Standard Wealth Management LLC, Joel Isaacson & Co. LLC and Comprehensive Portfolio Management LLC.
How do I buy shares of Vanguard Total World Stock ETF?
Shares of VT can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Vanguard Total World Stock ETF's stock price today?
One share of VT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $71.10.
What is Vanguard Total World Stock ETF's official website?
MarketBeat Community Rating for Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSEARCA VT)
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