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Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Delta Airline’s Put Option Activity Isn’t Bad News
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Disney Stock Catches 3 Upgrades In a Single Week
Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
7 Stocks That Will Drive the Weight Loss Drugs Market
Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
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DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
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Delta Airline’s Put Option Activity Isn’t Bad News
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
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NYSEARCA:VGK

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) Price, Holdings, & News

$67.32
-0.14 (-0.21%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$67.26
$67.43
50-Day Range
$62.45
$67.62
52-Week Range
$55.06
$67.78
Volume
1.98 million shs
Average Volume
2.33 million shs
Market Capitalization
$20.59 billion
Assets Under Management
$19.60 billion
Dividend Yield
2.67%
Net Expense Ratio
0.11%
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About Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (NYSEARCA:VGK)

Vanguard European Stock Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks issued by Companies located in the markets of Europe. The Fund on focuses indexing investment approach by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the common stocks included in the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index. The Fund's investment advisor is The Vanguard Group, Inc.

VGK Stock Price History

VGK ETF News Headlines

VGK Apr 2024 67.000 put
VGK Apr 2024 61.000 call
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You may have heard the saying “options are risky” … And, they can be. But only if you use them the way a lot of folks do. A lot of people think of BUYING speculative options when they talk about options. And BUYING low probability, speculative options is definitely risky… It’s how some folks leverage large sums of money hoping that a stock moves in the “right” direction over a certain period of time.
VGK Apr 2024 60.000 put
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Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)
European Golden Cross
A lot of people are making this costly mistake
You may have heard the saying “options are risky” … And, they can be. But only if you use them the way a lot of folks do. A lot of people think of BUYING speculative options when they talk about options. And BUYING low probability, speculative options is definitely risky… It’s how some folks leverage large sums of money hoping that a stock moves in the “right” direction over a certain period of time.
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Fund Details

Issuer
Vanguard
Fund Name
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:VGK
Inception Date
3/4/2005
Fund Manager
Christine Franquin, Scott Geiger

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index
Category
Broad Equity
Focus
Strategy
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
Europe
Number of Holdings
1306

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$19.60 billion
Average Daily Volume
$1.96 million
Discount/Premium
0.00%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Advisor
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Distributor
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
Transfer Agent
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Virtu Financial

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
39
Put Options
11
Call Options
28
Short Interest
3,900,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.95
Creation Unit
100,000
Creation Fee
$5,000.00
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Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF Expenses

TypeVGKStrategy ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.06%0.46%0.54%0.50%0.51%
Other Expenses0.05%0.42%0.54%0.64%0.58%
Total Expense0.11%0.61%0.70%0.74%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.45%-0.54%-0.69%-0.56%
Net Expense0.11%0.51%0.60%0.57%0.58%

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 VGK Holdings

  • NESTLE SA-REG
    Holding Weight: 2.91%
  • ASML HOLDING NV
    Holding Weight: 2.65%
  • Novo Nordisk A/S
    Holding Weight: 2.29%
  • ROCHE HOLDING AG-GENUSSCHEIN
    Holding Weight: 2.04%
  • ASTRAZENECA PLC
    Holding Weight: 1.96%
  • LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUI
    Holding Weight: 1.96%
  • NOVARTIS AG-REG
    Holding Weight: 1.74%
  • SHELL PLC-NEW /GBP/
    Holding Weight: 1.61%
  • HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
    Holding Weight: 1.34%
  • Sap AG
    Holding Weight: 1.33%

VGK Sector Exposure

VGK Industry Exposure

Should I Buy Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF Stock? VGK Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF:

  • Recent stock price of Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF is showing stability and growth, providing potential for capital appreciation.
  • Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF offers diversification by investing in a basket of European stocks, reducing individual stock risk.
  • The ETF provides exposure to the European market, allowing investors to capitalize on the region's economic growth and stability.
  • Low expense ratio of Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF helps in minimizing costs for investors, enhancing overall returns.
  • Dividend yield of the ETF can provide investors with a source of passive income, especially in a low-interest-rate environment.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF for these reasons:

  • Market volatility in Europe can impact the performance of Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF, leading to potential losses for investors.
  • Political uncertainties in some European countries may introduce instability in the ETF's holdings, affecting returns.
  • Currency risk associated with investing in European stocks can lead to fluctuations in returns for investors.
  • Regulatory changes in the European market can impact the operations and profitability of companies held in the ETF, affecting investor returns.
  • Economic downturns in Europe can negatively impact the performance of Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF, leading to lower returns for investors.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, March 18, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

VGK ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VGK shares performed in 2024?

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF's stock was trading at $64.48 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, VGK stock has increased by 4.4% and is now trading at $67.32.
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What does VGK invest in?

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF is a equity fund issued by Vanguard. VGK focuses on strategy investments and follows the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $19.60 billion assets under management.

What is the management fee for Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF?

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF's management fee is 0.06% and has other expenses of 0.05%. The net expense ratio for VGK is 0.11%.

What other stocks do shareholders of Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF investors own include CVS Health (CVS), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Walt Disney (DIS), General Electric (GE), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), Costco Wholesale (COST), McDonald's (MCD), AT&T (T), Bank of America (BAC) and The Goldman Sachs Group (GS).

Who are Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF's major shareholders?

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (4.34%), Mather Group LLC. (2.51%), Cerity Partners LLC (2.21%), Asset Management One Co. Ltd. (1.94%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.75%) and Blue Trust Inc. (1.67%).

How do I buy shares of Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF?

Shares of VGK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSEARCA:VGK) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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