VSSVanguard FTSE All-world Ex-us Small-cap Index Fund
International & Global ETF · Vanguard
Holdings as of Apr 30, 2026
VSS is an International & Global ETF from Vanguard holding 4810 positions as of Apr 30, 2026, with $11.7B in assets and a 0.06% net expense ratio. Its largest positions are ATZ (0.3%), ACLN (0.3%) and FTT (0.3%); the top 10 holdings account for 2.4% of the portfolio. It yields 3.14% on a trailing-12-month basis.
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Holdings
- 48106.8% cash, collateral & derivative positions excluded
- Net Assets
- $11.7BETF assets as of 2026-08-10
- Expense Ratio
- 0.06%per latest SEC prospectus filing
- TTM Yield
- 3.14%trailing 12-month distributions
Performance
- 1M
- +3.4%
- YTD
- +11.3%
- 1Y
- +19.8%
- 3Y (ann.)
- +15.6%
- 5Y (ann.)
- +6.0%
- 10Y (ann.)
- +8.0%
A $10,000 investment 10 years ago would be worth $21,609 today at the 10Y annualized rate. This is a backward-looking illustration, not a forecast. Project its future growth →
Total returns including dividends as of 2026-08-07. 3Y/5Y/10Y annualized. Past performance does not predict future results.
Top 25 Holdings
| # | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ATZAritzia Inc | 0.27% |
| 2 |  ACLNAccelleron Industries AG | 0.27% |
| 3 |  FTTFinning International Inc | 0.26% |
| 4 |  GTTGaztransport Et Technigaz SA | 0.24% |
| 5 |  2337Macronix International Co Ltd | 0.24% |
| 6 |  HBMHudbay Minerals Inc | 0.23% |
| 7 |  GAWGames Workshop Group PLC | 0.23% |
| 8 |  6515WinWay Technology Co Ltd | 0.23% |
| 9 |  6274Taiwan Union Technology Corp | 0.22% |
| 10 |  SUBCSubsea 7 SA | 0.22% |
| 11 |  NKTNkt AS DKK20 | 0.21% |
| 12 |  STBStorebrand ASA | 0.21% |
| 13 |  2313Compeq Manufacturing Co Ltd | 0.21% |
| 14 |  NXENexGen Energy Ltd | 0.20% |
| 15 |  NEXNexans SA | 0.20% |
| 16 |  CPXCapital Power Corp | 0.20% |
| 17 |  EGOEldorado Gold Corp | 0.20% |
| 18 |  DPMDPM Metals Inc | 0.19% |
| 19 |  NDX1Nordex SE | 0.19% |
| 20 |  SOBOSouth Bow Corp | 0.19% |
| 21 |  TE1RUBTechnip Energies NV | 0.19% |
| 22 |  AEDAedifica SA | 0.19% |
| 23 |  NDAAurubis AG | 0.19% |
| 24 |  LTMCLottomatica Group Spa | 0.19% |
| 25 |  SPMSaipem SpA | 0.19% |
Showing the top 25 of 4810 holdings. See the full VSS holdings list →
VSS alternatives
The closest International & Global ETFs to VSS by portfolio overlap — the share of weight both funds hold in the same securities.
| Fund | Overlap | Expense | Assets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SCHCSchwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 70% | 0.08%pricier | $5.5B | Compare → |
 SCZiShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | 47% | 0.4%pricier | $13.5B | Compare → |
 FNDCSchwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | 31% | 0.39%pricier | $3.1B | Compare → |
 AVDVAvantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 23% | 0.36%pricier | $18.9B | Compare → |
 DISVDimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 20% | 0.42%pricier | $4.9B | Compare → |
 DFICDimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF | 16% | 0.22%pricier | $14.8B | Compare → |
 DFAXDimensional World ex. U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | 16% | 0.28%pricier | $12.0B | Compare → |
 AVDEAvantis International Equity ETF | 15% | 0.23%pricier | $18.2B | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VSS's expense ratio?
VSS has a net expense ratio of 0.06%, per its latest SEC prospectus filing. That works out to about $6 a year on a $10,000 investment.
How many holdings does VSS have?
VSS held 4810 positions as of Apr 30, 2026, per its latest official holdings data. Cash, collateral and derivative positions (6.8% of portfolio weight) are excluded from that count.
What are VSS's top 10 holdings?
VSS's largest positions are ATZ (0.3%), ACLN (0.3%), FTT (0.3%), GTT (0.2%), 2337 (0.2%), HBM (0.2%), GAW (0.2%), 6515 (0.2%), 6274 (0.2%), SUBC (0.2%). Together they account for 2.4% of the portfolio.
What is VSS's dividend yield?
VSS yields 3.14% based on its trailing 12-month distributions, as of Aug 7, 2026.
How big is VSS?
VSS has $11.7B in assets as of Aug 10, 2026.
What are good alternatives to VSS?
By portfolio overlap, the closest International & Global ETFs to VSS are SCHC (70% overlap), SCZ (47% overlap), FNDC (31% overlap). Overlap measures the share of portfolio weight both funds hold in the same securities.