Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund
Managed by Vanguard Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund is a international equities managed fund operated by Vanguard; an Australian Unit Trust (FIF for NZ investors). Headline terms: annual fund charge 0.20% · minimum investment NZ$50. Compared with 81 other same-category funds on this site, the 0.20% annual fund charge sits below the same-category median of 0.61%.
Foreign-tax (FIF) treatment — not a New Zealand PIE
This fund is structured as an Australian Unit Trust. NZ investors generally pay tax under the Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) rules and need to file an income-tax return each year disclosing FIF income. It does not qualify for the PIR-capped tax treatment that applies to NZ PIE funds. Consider tax implications carefully — and read the PIE vs FIF guide or check IRD's FIF guidance.
Annual fund charge
0.20%
Risk indicator
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FIF funds are not on the FMA Disclose register; the issuer's PDS publishes a comparable risk band in Australia — check the manager's website.
5-year return p.a.
Less than 5 years of data
Fund size
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Tracks the MSCI World ex Australia, ex Tobacco, ex Controversial Weapons, ex Nuclear Weapons Index. Holdings include over 1,400 companies across 23 developed markets, excluding Australian-listed companies. Unhedged class — investors are exposed to NZD/foreign-currency movements.
Key facts
Min. investment
NZ$50
How this fund compares to peers
Mechanical comparison vs the 81 other international equities funds in our cohort. Source: FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Annual fund charge
0.20%
Category median: 0.61%
Cheaper than 89% of peers
Illustrative 5y fee impact on a sample balance of $10,000
$100
Compounded charge over 5 years (excl. returns)
$202 less than peer median
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Documents
Every dated PDS, quarterly fund update and full-portfolio holdings file. Linked from the FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor.
About this category
Funds investing in shares listed outside Australasia. Includes broad global trackers, regional funds, ESG-focused strategies, and theme funds covering automation, healthcare, water and other sectors.
About Vanguard
Global passive-investment giant; international shares index funds available in NZ via PIE wrappers.
See all funds from Vanguard →Common questions
Questions people ask about Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund
Drawn from Google's "People also ask" panel and answered with reference to the fund's filed PDS, Fund Update and FMA Disclose data. Not personal financial advice — for guidance specific to your situation, consult an authorised financial adviser.
What is Vanguard International shares Select Exclusions index fund?
This is an international equities index fund managed by Vanguard Australia that tracks a selection of global shares while applying exclusion screens. The fund is available to NZ investors via InvestNow and is taxed under the FIF rules (file IR3). Check the current product disclosure statement on the Vanguard website for full details on the exclusion criteria and index methodology.
Do Vanguard index funds have fees?
Yes. This fund charges an annual fund charge of 0.2% p.a., as disclosed in the latest Quarterly Fund Update. You can verify the current fee on the FMA Disclose register and in the fund's product disclosure statement.
Is Vanguard International index fund a good investment?
Whether this fund suits your situation depends on your personal financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment timeframe — factors only you or a financial adviser can assess. You can compare this fund against others in the international equities category by reviewing their fund charges, investment approach, and risk profiles on the FMA Disclose register.
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Frequently asked questions
Mechanical Q&A grounded in the fund's PDS, SIPO, and latest QFU on the FMA Disclose register. Verify against the source before relying on any of this.
Who manages the Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund?
Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund is managed by Vanguard. Global passive-investment giant; international shares index funds available in NZ via PIE wrappers.
What asset class is the Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund?
It is a international equities managed fund. Funds investing in shares listed outside Australasia. Includes broad global trackers, regional funds, ESG-focused strategies, and theme funds covering automation, healthcare, water and other sectors.
What are the fees for the Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund?
The annual fund charge for the Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund is 0.20% p.a., as reported in the latest Quarterly Fund Update sourced from the FMA Disclose register. Always check the current PDS for any additional fees.
Is the Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund a PIE fund?
No. The Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund is structured as an Australian Unit Trust, not a New Zealand Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE). NZ investors generally pay tax under the Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) rules and need to file an income-tax return each year disclosing FIF income. Different from PIE funds where tax is capped at the Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR).
How can I invest in the Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund?
The Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund is available via Vanguard directly. Always read the current Product Disclosure Statement before investing.
What is Vanguard International shares Select Exclusions index fund?
This is an international equities index fund managed by Vanguard Australia that tracks a selection of global shares while applying exclusion screens. The fund is available to NZ investors via InvestNow and is taxed under the FIF rules (file IR3). Check the current product disclosure statement on the Vanguard website for full details on the exclusion criteria and index methodology.
Do Vanguard index funds have fees?
Yes. This fund charges an annual fund charge of 0.2% p.a., as disclosed in the latest Quarterly Fund Update. You can verify the current fee on the FMA Disclose register and in the fund's product disclosure statement.
Is Vanguard International index fund a good investment?
Whether this fund suits your situation depends on your personal financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment timeframe — factors only you or a financial adviser can assess. You can compare this fund against others in the international equities category by reviewing their fund charges, investment approach, and risk profiles on the FMA Disclose register.