For Australian investors looking for diversified exposure to international stocks, the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) continues to be a mainstay. VGS is currently selling at A$132.26 as of May 7, 2025, a slight decrease of 0.38% from the previous closure of A$132.76.
Performance Overview
- Current Price: A$132.26
- 52-Week Range: A$119.72 – A$145.00
- 1-Year Return: +14.03%
- Year-to-Date Return: +8.51%
- Dividend Yield: 3.49%
- Expense Ratio: 0.18%
- Assets Under Management: Approximately A$10.39 billion StockAnalysis
VGS tracks the MSCI World ex-Australia Index, offering exposure to over 1,400 large- and mid-cap companies across 23 developed markets. This includes prominent names like Apple, Microsoft, and Nestlé, providing investors with a broad-based international portfolio.
Historical Context
Since its inception in November 2014, VGS has demonstrated consistent growth:StockAnalysis
- 2020 Closing Price: A$76.87
- 2021 Closing Price: A$96.92
- 2022 Closing Price: A$88.61
- 2023 Closing Price: A$106.54
- 2024 Closing Price: A$126.46 Market Index
The ETF’s resilience through market fluctuations underscores its appeal to long-term investors.
Dividend Insights
VGS distributes dividends quarterly. The most recent payment was A$1.4703 on April 16, 2025. Notably, these dividends are unfranked, which may influence tax considerations for investors. Yahoo FinanceMarket Index
Market Outlook
Analysts have observed that VGS has experienced price gains in 8 of the last 10 trading days, with a 4.06% increase over the past two weeks. However, volume has decreased, which could signal potential short-term volatility. StockInvest
Technical indicators suggest that while VGS is currently in a falling trend, there are positive signals from both short- and long-term moving averages. Support levels are identified at A$128.60, with resistance around A$136.00. Invest Better with HALO Technolgies+6StockInvest+6InvestSMART+6
ETF Industry Growth
The Australian ETF industry is projected to surpass A$300 billion in funds under management by the end of 2025, following a record A$33.49 billion in inflows during 2024. VGS alone attracted close to A$2 billion in investor cash flows last year, highlighting its popularity among investors seeking international exposure.