Growth of $10,000 in VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VXUS’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 9.7% would reach $63,583 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.05% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (18.9%) | At 5-year avg (9.3%) | At 10-year avg (9.7%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $23,793 | $15,585 | $15,879 |
| 10 years | $56,613 | $24,289 | $25,216 |
| 15 years | $134,701 | $37,854 | $40,041 |
| 20 years | $320,500 | $58,995 | $63,583 |
| 25 years | $762,580 | $91,943 | $100,966 |
| 30 years | $1,814,440 | $143,292 | $160,329 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in VXUS be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 9.7%, $10,000 in VXUS would grow to about $25,216 in 10 years and $63,583 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VXUS's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VXUS's annualized total returns were 18.9% over 3 years, 9.3% over 5 years, 9.7% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.05% expense ratio.