VGK:ARCA-Vanguard FTSEEuropean (USD)

ETF | Europe Stock | NYSE Arca

Last Closing

USD 44.25

Change

+0.66 (+1.51)%

Market Cap

USD 10.05B

Volume

4.78M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

N/A

ducovest Verdict

Verdict

About

The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in the major markets of Europe. The fund employs an 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 FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index that is made up of approximately 1,229 common stocks of large-, mid-, and small-cap companies located in 16 European countries-mostly companies in the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and Germany.

Inception Date: 04/03/2005

Primary Benchmark: FTSE Dvlp Europe All Cap(US RIC)NR USD

Primary Index: MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 0.12%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.09 %

Unadjusted Closing Price

Adjusted Closing Price

Assets

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Top Sectors

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Top Regions

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Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2020-04-08 )

Largest Industry Peers for Europe Stock

Symbol Name Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
IEUR iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF 0.10 %

-0.12 (-0.21%)

USD 4.41B
FEZ SPDR® EURO STOXX 50 ETF 0.29 %

-0.25 (-0.49%)

USD 3.46B
HEDJ WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equit.. 0.58 %

-0.30 (-0.63%)

USD 1.91B
IEV iShares Europe ETF 0.59 %

-0.11 (-0.20%)

USD 1.63B
DBEU Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged E.. 0.47 %

-0.12 (-0.30%)

USD 0.53B
HEZU iShares Currency Hedged MSCI E.. 0.03 %

-0.26 (-0.72%)

USD 0.42B
FEU SPDR STOXX Europe 50 ETF 0.29 %

-0.11 (-0.27%)

USD 0.27B
DFE WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Div.. 0.58 %

-0.22 (-0.38%)

USD 0.19B
FDD First Trust STOXX® European S.. 0.57 %

N/A

USD 0.16B
FLEE Franklin FTSE Europe ETF 0.09 %

-0.06 (-0.20%)

USD 0.07B

ETFs Containing VGK

EURL Direxion Daily FTSE Europ.. 48.37 % 1.00 %

-0.50 (-0.65%)

USD 0.02B
MAPP Harbor ETF Trust 7.62 % 0.00 %

-0.14 (-0.65%)

USD 3.68M
LEXI Alexis Practical Tactical.. 4.82 % 0.00 %

-0.09 (-0.65%)

USD 0.08B
RPD:CA RBC Quant European Divide.. 3.89 % 0.54 %

N/A

CAD 0.03B
GDG 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
UPV ProShares Ultra FTSE Euro.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

-0.33 (-0.65%)

USD 4.35M

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Europe Stock) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NYSE Arca)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -24.49% 32% F 46% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -24.49% 32% F 45% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -19.22% 30% F 49% F
Dividend Return 2.94% 68% D+ 65% D
Total Return -16.28% 43% F 50% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -20.60% 40% F 46% F
Dividend Return 15.13% 80% B- 58% F
Total Return -5.47% 40% F 45% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 1.99% 22% F 45% F
Dividend Return 5.28% 22% F 45% F
Total Return 3.29% 78% C+ 66% D+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 13.41% 33% F 59% D-
Risk Adjusted Return 39.40% 17% F 41% F
Market Capitalization 10.05B 100% F 91% A-

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.