Developed Markets Equities (VEA)
Developed Markets Ex-US Equities refers to investing in stocks of companies located in developed countries outside of the United States. This can include countries in Europe, Asia, and other regions. Investing in this asset class provides diversification and exposure to international markets, and it can help spread risk across different regions and currencies.
Performance & Returns
Total Return by Period
Updated: Nov 17, 2025
| 1 Day | 1 Week | 28 Days | 90 Days | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.29% | -1.34% | -1.16% | 3.05% | 23.46% | 43.61% | 35.72% | 59.58% |
Total Return by Year
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.15% | 17.85% | -15.35% | 11.62% | 9.55% | 22.54% | -14.70% | 26.36% | 2.66% | -0.35% |
10 Year Performance
| Total Return | Annualized Return | CAGR | Max Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.58% | 6.22% | 4.80% | -50.36% | 0.18 | 0.23 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
Asset Allocation
| Asset Class | Symbol | Weight % |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | VEA | 100.0 |
Total Return Graph
No Taxes, No Rebalancing.
Comparisons with Other Portfolios
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