VWIGX Performance — Vanguard International Growth Fund, Investor Shares
Data updated: 2026-07-29
VWIGX returned +4.96% year to date and +13.06% over one year to May 2026. Annualised returns are +13.19% over 3 years and +1.06% over 5 years. Against its International Large Growth category average the fund came out ahead over three years but behind over one: $100 invested three years ago grew to $145, against $141 for the category, and to $113 over one year, against $114. Volatility over the past three years was 16.22% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund lost a net $2.6B, and assets reached $44.42B.
VWIGX Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Vanguard International Growth Fund grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the International Large Growth category average over the same months.
| Period | VWIGX | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $113 | $114 |
| 3 years (Jun 2023 – May 2026) | $145 | $141 |
| 5 years (Jun 2021 – May 2026) | $105 | $116 |
| Since data start (Sep 2019 – May 2026) | $200 | $177 |
VWIGX Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +4.96% |
| 1 year | +13.06% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +13.19% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +1.06% |
VWIGX Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Vanguard International Growth Fund, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +4.96% |
| 2025 | +20.08% |
| 2024 | +9.37% |
| 2023 | +14.66% |
| 2022 | −30.85% |
| 2021 | −0.85% |
| 2020 | +59.55% |
| 2019 (Sep–Dec) | +15.61% |
VWIGX 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 | +3.4% | −0.2% | −8.1% | +7.8% | +2.6% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +5.8% | +1.3% | −5.5% | +2.9% | +6.8% | +4.1% | −3.3% | +3.9% | +3.9% | +1.4% | −3.2% | +1.0% |
| 2024 | −2.5% | +6.3% | +1.6% | −3.0% | +6.6% | −1.0% | +1.2% | +2.5% | +3.5% | −2.8% | +0.7% | −3.4% |
| 2023 | +12.6% | −5.3% | +5.4% | −1.6% | −1.5% | +4.1% | +5.1% | −7.8% | −6.3% | −5.1% | +12.0% | +4.8% |
| 2022 | −9.2% | −6.3% | −1.8% | −11.1% | −0.5% | −7.4% | +7.5% | −5.8% | −11.3% | +2.3% | +15.8% | −4.9% |
| 2021 | +4.2% | −1.8% | −3.3% | +4.4% | −0.4% | +3.4% | −1.6% | +3.4% | −5.7% | +3.7% | −5.0% | −1.3% |
| 2020 | −1.5% | −3.8% | −10.9% | +11.2% | +9.2% | +9.4% | +8.7% | +8.8% | −1.7% | −0.5% | +15.3% | +6.5% |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +1.2% | +4.3% | +3.6% | +5.7% |
VWIGX Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2023 – May 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 16.22%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 0.54 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +11.98% (Nov 2023)
- Worst month: −8.08% (Mar 2026)
VWIGX Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Vanguard International Growth Fund, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: −$2.6B
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $7.0B
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 0.73×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $306.1M | $808.0M | −$501.9M |
| Apr 2026 | $300.8M | $686.1M | −$385.4M |
| Mar 2026 | $269.3M | $643.0M | −$373.7M |
| Feb 2026 | $265.7M | $773.6M | −$507.9M |
| Jan 2026 | $385.2M | $793.3M | −$408.1M |
| Dec 2025 | $3.0B | $1.1B | $1.9B |
| Nov 2025 | $892.9M | $965.7M | −$72.8M |
| Oct 2025 | $303.2M | $626.6M | −$323.4M |
| Sep 2025 | $405.7M | $1.2B | −$769.7M |
| Aug 2025 | $264.0M | $749.6M | −$485.6M |
| Jul 2025 | $309.7M | $647.6M | −$337.9M |
| Jun 2025 | $306.0M | $653.5M | −$347.4M |
VWIGX Assets Under Management
Net assets of Vanguard International Growth Fund by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $44.42B |
| 2026-02-28 | $44.96B |
| 2025-11-30 | $45.02B |
| 2025-08-31 | $45.50B |
| 2025-05-31 | $44.61B |
| 2025-02-28 | $44.44B |
| 2024-11-30 | $44.91B |
| 2024-08-31 | $45.20B |
| 2024-05-31 | $45.05B |
| 2024-02-29 | $44.16B |
| 2023-11-30 | $42.26B |
| 2023-08-31 | $43.54B |
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.