Questions about
Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund
3 commonly-asked questions, answered with mechanical facts sourced from the Vanguard International Shares Select Exclusions Index Fund's current Product Disclosure Statement, Quarterly Fund Update, and Other Material Information document — all lodged on the FMA Disclose register.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.