FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index

The  is a free-float, market-capitalization weighted index representing the performance of around 5350 large, mid and small cap companies in 46 developed and emerging markets worldwide, excluding the USA. The index is derived from the FTSE Global Equity Index Series and was launched on September 1, 2003 (base date December 31, 2002).

The index is tracked by the Vanguard Total International index fund investor shares (VGTSX) and admiral shares (VTIAX); and the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS).

Methodology
FTSE index methodology is summarized in the table:

Country constituents
The index is comprised of holdings from 46 countries.

Market capitalization ranges
The FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index provides coverage of 98% of the international stock market capitalization. FTSE considers the market to consist of:
 * Large cap stocks 68%
 * Mid cap stocks 18%
 * Small cap stocks 12%

Annual returns
Annual returns for the index for the period 2003 - 2012 are included in the table below.