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VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
VEA is a International ETF issued by Vanguard. It tracks the FTSE Developed ex-US index, costs 0.05% a year, and launched in July 2007.
Composition last reviewed 2026-09-08; assets as of 2026-09-24.
Key facts
| Ticker | VEA |
|---|---|
| Full name | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Category | International |
| Sub-category | Developed |
| Index tracked | FTSE Developed ex-US |
| Expense ratio | 0.05% |
| Assets under management | $237.36bn |
| Inception | 20 July 2007 |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Region | International |
Sector allocation
- Financials20%
- Technology16%
- Healthcare14%
- Consumer Defensive12%
- Consumer Cyclical11%
- Industrials10%
- Communication Services8%
- Energy5%
- Utilities3%
- Real Estate1%
- Materials0%
Geographic exposure
United States vs international
- International (ex-US)100%
- United States0%
Developed vs emerging markets
- Developed100%
- Emerging0%
This is a breakdown of the non-US portion above, not an additional slice of the fund.
Top 10 holdings
- 1Taiwan Semiconductor
- 2Nestle
- 3Novartis
- 4Roche
- 5Samsung
- 6ASML
- 7Toyota
- 8Unilever
- 9Procter & Gamble
- 10NVIDIA ADR
Frequently asked
What is VEA's expense ratio?
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF charges 0.05% a year — $5 on a $10,000 holding.
What index does VEA track?
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF tracks the FTSE Developed ex-US index.
How large is VEA?
Our dataset puts VEA at about $237.36bn in assets under management (as of 2026-09-24). Assets move with markets and flows, so treat this as a snapshot rather than a current figure.
What are VEA's largest holdings?
The 10 largest holdings in our dataset are Taiwan Semiconductor, Nestle, Novartis, Roche, Samsung, ASML, Toyota, Unilever, Procter & Gamble and NVIDIA ADR.
Where is VEA invested?
Roughly 0% of the fund sits in the United States and 100% outside it.