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Vanguard International Explorer (VINEX)On Jan 7: 9.58  Down 0.03 (0.31%)  
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Vanguard International Explorer
PO Box 2600 V26 Valley Forge PA 19482
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Foreign Small/Mid Growth
Fund Family:Vanguard
Net Assets:1.08B
Year-to-Date Return:-48.57%
Yield:4.98%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:04-Nov-96
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Foreign Small/Mid Growth
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Matthew Dobbs
Lead Manager since 01-Jan-00
Dobbs is chair of the Schroder International Smallcap Investment Committee, executive director of Schroder Ltd.. He has been an employee of Schroders since 1981.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$25,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$25,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$25,000
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
VINEX can be purchased from 42 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of small-capitalization companies located outside the United States that the advisor believes offer the potential for capital appreciation.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (17-Dec-07): 0.62
Last Cap Gain (17-Dec-07): 2.92
Annual Holdings Turnover 45.00%
Average for Category: 81.65%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseVINEXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:0.35% 1.60%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.36%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.63%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $113$681
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $197$1,059
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $443$2,104
* Per $10,000 invested


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