Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) Performance
VXUS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +10.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.3% total return
- 5 years
- +8.0% a year
- 10 years
- +9.0% a year
- Since first price
- +6.4% a year since 2011
VXUS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VXUS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.9% | −3.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −1.1% | −1.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +1.6% | +1.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +10.2% | +9.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.3% | +10.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +74.7%+20.4%/yr | +59.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +46.9%+8.0%/yr | +26.0% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +136.6%+9.0%/yr | +76.8% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +198.8%+7.6%/yr | +88.3% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 28, 2011 | +165.5%+6.4%/yr | +67.3% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: VXUS vs SPY
From Jan 28, 2011: VXUS grew to $26,550, SPY to $78,390.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VXUS returns by calendar year
10 of 14 full years positive. Best 2025 (+32.4%), worst 2022 (−16.1%). 2026 is year to date.
VXUS annual returns table
| Year | VXUS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +10.2% | −11.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +32.4% | −13.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +5.1% | −8.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +15.9% | −11.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −16.1% | −28.4% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +9.0% | −6.9% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +10.7% | −34.9% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +21.7% | −8.3% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −14.4% | −23.1% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +27.5% | −2.3% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +4.8% | −10.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −4.2% | −18.5% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −4.7% | −13.7% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +14.6% | −11.4% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +18.6% | −16.4% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
VXUS largest drawdowns
Now 6.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2018 | −36.0% | Mar 23, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | 2.2 years | 2.8 years |
| Sep 3, 2021 | −29.4% | Oct 12, 2022 | May 14, 2024 | 1.1 years | 2.7 years |
| Apr 29, 2011 | −27.0% | Oct 3, 2011 | May 8, 2013 | 5 months | 2.0 years |
| Jul 3, 2014 | −24.9% | Feb 11, 2016 | May 2, 2017 | 1.6 years | 2.8 years |
| Mar 19, 2025 | −13.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | 20 days | 44 days |
| May 8, 2013 | −11.4% | Jun 24, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013 | 47 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VXUS risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +20.2% | +9.4% | +9.2% | +6.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.0% | 15.2% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.24 | 0.43 | 0.51 | 0.41 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.16 | 0.66 | 0.76 | 0.59 |
| Best month | +8.2% | +13.0% | +13.0% | +13.0% |
| Worst month | −7.9% | −9.9% | −16.3% | −16.3% |
| Best 12 months | +39.7% | +39.7% | +53.0% | +53.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +5.1% | −25.2% | −25.2% | −25.2% |
| Positive months | 67% | 58% | 62% | 59% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.68 | 0.77 | 0.82 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.70 | 0.80 | 0.83 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
VXUS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 178 | −25.2% | +9.3% | +53.0% | 69% |
| 3-year (a year) | 154 | −2.6% | +5.5% | +20.8% | 93% |
| 5-year (a year) | 130 | −1.1% | +5.8% | +11.5% | 95% |
| 10-year (a year) | 70 | +2.9% | +5.2% | +10.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2011. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VXUS performance overview
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) returned +13.3% over the past year and +9.0% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2011 it has returned +6.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $26,550. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −36.0%, from Jan 26, 2018 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 8 months to get back to the old high. VXUS finished 10 of its 14 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+32.4%) and the worst 2022 (−16.1%). Volatility has been 15.0% a year.
Related: VXUS chart, VXUS holdings, VXUS dividends. See the VXUS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VXUS performance FAQ
What is the VXUS return over the past year?
VXUS returned +13.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.5%.
What is the average annual return of VXUS?
VXUS has returned +8.0% a year over 5 years, +9.0% a year over 10 years, +6.4% a year since January 28, 2011 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VXUS be worth?
$10,000 invested in VXUS at its first recorded close on January 28, 2011 would be worth about $26,550 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VXUS?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −16.1%. The best was 2025 at +32.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VXUS?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −36.0% between January 26, 2018 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on November 16, 2020, 8 months after the bottom.
How volatile is VXUS?
Over the past 3 years VXUS had an annualized volatility of 12.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.24 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).