VGK ETF Analysis: FTSE Europe Shares | NYSE

Europe Stock | NYSE, USA | Market Cap: 30.031m USD | 12M Return: 14.1% | US9220428745 | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis

European Equities, Developed Markets, Large Cap Stocks, Common Stocks
Total Rating 61
Safety 64
Buy Signal 0.09
Europe Stock
Category Rotation: -1.0
TER: 0.06%
AUM: 30.0B
Avg Turnover: 148M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility15.9%
VaR 5th Pctl2.91%
VaR vs Median1.80%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.65
Rel. Str. IBD49.4
Rel. Str. Peer Group21.4
Character TTM
Beta0.535
Beta Downside0.380
Hurst Exponent0.529
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD14.31%
CAGR/Max DD1.28
CAGR/Mean DD7.46

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Seasonality 11.6 years of data

Jan +1.6% 8
Feb -0.7% 29
Mar -0.0% 7
Apr +2.3% 46
May +1.5% 19
Jun -1.5% 32
Jul +0.5% 29
Aug -0.9% 14
Sep -1.1% 20
Oct -2.5% 26
Nov -0.6% 24
Dec +1.1% 29

How good or bad each month usually is (without trend). The score below shows how much you can trust it: 0 = pure chance, >40 gets interesting and >55 is strong.

Description: VGK FTSE Europe Shares

The Vanguard FTSE Europe Index Fund ETF Shares (VGK) is a passively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to replicate the performance of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index, a market-capitalization weighted benchmark composed of common stocks issued by companies domiciled in developed European markets. The fund commits at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings used for investment purposes, to the securities that comprise its target index.

As an index-tracking product, VGK follows a passive investment strategy rather than relying on active stock selection or market timing, which typically results in lower expense ratios compared to actively managed European equity funds. Launched in March 2005 and listed on the NYSE, the fund provides investors with broad, diversified exposure to large-, mid-, and small-cap equities across developed European economies.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • ECB rate cuts lift European equity valuations
  • Euro depreciation pressures USD-denominated VGK returns
  • Energy price stability supports European industrial recovery
What is the price of VGK shares?

As of September 19, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 88.21 with a total of 3,706,466 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.01%, over one month by -3.65%, over three months by -0.07% and over the past year by +14.06%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 87.10 (which is 1.3% or 1.3 ATR below the current price).

Is VGK a buy, sell or hold?

FTSE Europe Shares has no consensus analysts rating.