Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares

Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares is a globally diversified mutual fund that aims to track the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap Index. This benchmark includes stocks of all sizes from both developed and emerging markets, providing comprehensive exposure to more than 9,800 companies worldwide. The fund utilizes a market capitalization-weighted approach, meaning each stock’s allocation in the fund reflects its market value, which helps capture the market’s collective assessment of each company. With approximately 65% of assets allocated to U.S. stocks, it nonetheless ensures significant representation across regions and industries, reducing the impact of any single market or sector. The portfolio’s breadth extends to large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks, making it one of the most diversified options within its category. Known for its low expense ratio and minimal turnover, the fund is structured to efficiently mirror the global equity market, serving as a foundational holding for investors seeking broad-based global equity exposure in a single, cost-effective solution.