VSGX Performance — Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF
Data updated: 2026-07-29
VSGX returned +15.21% year to date and +33.48% over one year to May 2026. Annualised returns are +20.49% over 3 years and +8.05% over 5 years. The fund beat its International Thematic Equity category average: $100 invested three years ago grew to $175, against $169 for the category, and to $133 over one year, against $129. Volatility over the past three years was 13.67% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $782.5M, and assets reached $6.65B.
VSGX Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the International Thematic Equity category average over the same months.
| Period | VSGX | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $133 | $129 |
| 3 years (Jun 2023 – May 2026) | $175 | $169 |
| 5 years (Jun 2021 – May 2026) | $147 | $145 |
| Since data start (Sep 2019 – May 2026) | $205 | $200 |
VSGX Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +15.21% |
| 1 year | +33.48% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +20.49% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.05% |
VSGX Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +15.21% |
| 2025 | +31.23% |
| 2024 | +5.50% |
| 2023 | +15.58% |
| 2022 | −18.59% |
| 2021 | +7.13% |
| 2020 | +13.52% |
| 2019 (Sep–Dec) | +12.25% |
VSGX Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.4% | +5.1% | −9.5% | +9.0% | +5.6% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +3.6% | +1.7% | −0.5% | +3.5% | +4.5% | +3.8% | −1.2% | +4.3% | +3.6% | +1.5% | +0.2% | +2.9% |
| 2024 | −1.8% | +3.2% | +2.9% | −2.9% | +4.0% | −0.1% | +2.9% | +2.7% | +2.4% | −4.6% | −0.2% | −2.6% |
| 2023 | +8.4% | −4.2% | +2.4% | +1.7% | −2.7% | +3.8% | +3.9% | −4.5% | −3.6% | −3.7% | +8.9% | +5.3% |
| 2022 | −3.7% | −3.4% | −0.7% | −6.6% | +0.8% | −8.0% | +3.9% | −4.5% | −10.2% | +3.4% | +13.1% | −2.4% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | +1.9% | +1.3% | +2.7% | +2.8% | −0.2% | −1.5% | +2.0% | −3.8% | +2.5% | −4.2% | +3.5% |
| 2020 | −2.9% | −6.0% | −15.5% | +8.2% | +4.4% | +4.5% | +4.4% | +4.3% | −1.3% | −1.8% | +11.9% | +5.6% |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +2.7% | +3.7% | +1.2% | +4.1% |
VSGX Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2023 – May 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 13.67%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 1.17 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +8.97% (Apr 2026)
- Worst month: −9.54% (Mar 2026)
VSGX Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $782.5M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $782.5M
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Apr 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mar 2026 | $65.9M | $0 | $65.9M |
| Feb 2026 | $78.1M | $0 | $78.1M |
| Jan 2026 | $37.6M | $0 | $37.6M |
| Dec 2025 | $163.4M | $0 | $163.4M |
| Nov 2025 | $55.9M | $0 | $55.9M |
| Oct 2025 | $21.2M | $0 | $21.2M |
| Sep 2025 | $61.8M | $0 | $61.8M |
| Aug 2025 | $61.0M | $0 | $61.0M |
| Jul 2025 | $65.9M | $0 | $65.9M |
| Jun 2025 | $171.8M | $0 | $171.8M |
VSGX Assets Under Management
Net assets of Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $6.65B |
| 2026-02-28 | $6.35B |
| 2025-11-30 | $5.38B |
| 2025-08-31 | $5.02B |
| 2025-05-31 | $4.45B |
| 2025-02-28 | $4.13B |
| 2024-11-30 | $3.98B |
| 2024-08-31 | $4.03B |
| 2024-05-31 | $3.84B |
| 2024-02-29 | $3.66B |
| 2023-11-30 | $3.41B |
| 2023-08-31 | $3.39B |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.