Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX:VTS): Exposure to More Than 3,500 US-Listed Companies

Sonal Goyal

13 October 2026 06:15 PM AEDT

Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX:VTS): Exposure to More Than 3,500 US-Listed Companies

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Key Highlights

The fund holds 3,505 companies across large-, mid-, small- and micro-cap US stocks.
The management fee is 0.03% and the fund size is $7.47 billion.
Companies below $1 billion in market capitalisation account for 8.77% of the fund.
Average daily trading volume is 14,491 units.

Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX:VTS) seeks to track a benchmark that measures the investment return of the overall US stock market, representing approximately 100% of the investable market. The fund was admitted to the ASX on 8 May 2009 and last traded at $547.72 on 13 October 2026. It reports a fund size of $7.47 billion.

Detail	Information
Ticker	ASX:VTS
Fund	Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF
Category	Equity North America
Benchmark	Morningstar US Total Market TR AUD
Fund size	$7.47 billion
Management fee	0.03%
Total holdings	3,505
ASX admission date	8 May 2009

Coverage across company sizes

The index includes large-, mid-, small- and micro-cap stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. Companies above $1 billion in market capitalisation represent 91.22% of the fund, those between $500 million and $1 billion 6.48%, and those below $500 million 2.29%.

The United States accounts for 99.45% of the portfolio, and the reported turnover ratio is 4.00%. Energy carries 3.68% of the fund, Real Estate 2.28% and Utilities 1.98%.

Top holdings and sector weightings

The ten largest positions represent 33.53% of the fund. NVIDIA leads at 6.89%, followed by Apple (6.31%), Microsoft (5.11%), Amazon.com (3.41%) and Alphabet Class A (2.70%). Broadcom (2.38%), Alphabet Class C (2.12%), Meta Platforms (1.70%), Micron Technology (1.46%) and Tesla (1.40%) complete the list.

Technology holds 36.37%, Financial Services 12.38%, Healthcare 10.06%, Consumer Cyclical 9.21% and Industrials 9.11%. Communication Services is 8.76%, below the 15.22% category figure.

Fees, liquidity and distribution timing

The management fee is 0.03% a year. Trading volumes are light relative to larger ETFs.

The interim distribution has an ex-date of 28 September 2026, a record date of 29 September and payment on 26 October, equal to an annual yield of 0.87%.

Category classification and liquidity

Morningstar places the fund in the Equity North America category, which covers funds investing primarily in the securities of companies listed in the United States and Canada, which typically account for at least 75% of the portfolio.

Liquidity indicators add a further view. There are 13,596,541 units on issue, and average daily trading volume is 14,491 units. Over the five sessions from 7 to 13 October 2026, daily volume ranged from 7,200 to 15,900 units, with 7,297 recorded on 13 October while the market was still open. The bid-offer range stood at $547.00 to $549.50, and the day range at $546.84 to $549.50. These figures change through the trading day and reflect market activity rather than the fund's holdings.

Recent announcements

Vanguard filed Outstanding Securities for September 2026 (CDI) on 7 October and a Final Distribution Announcement on 25 September. Earlier notices include US SEC filing announcements dated 28 and 31 August.

Closing Perspective

VTS reaches deeper into the US market than large-cap funds, with a 0.03% fee and 3,505 holdings. Its trading volume is light relative to larger ETFs, and Technology still carries a 36.37% weighting. These details outline the fund's design without projecting returns.

FAQs

Q: What does Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX:VTS) track?

A:It seeks to track a benchmark representing approximately 100% of the investable US stock market.

Q: How many holdings does ASX:VTS have?

A:The fund holds 3,505 companies.

Q: What is the management fee?

A:The management fee is 0.03% a year.

Q: Does the fund include small companies?

A:Yes, it includes large-, mid-, small- and micro-cap stocks.

Q: When is the next distribution payable?

A:The distribution is payable on 26 October 2026.

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