# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001004655
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-032818
**Filing Date:** 2026-2
**Character Count:** 12409
**Document Hash:** 36f16e724952f562cb5385dd34be04b5
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-032818.hdr.sgml**: 20260202

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-032818

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 497

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 28

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260202

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260202

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20260202

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** VANGUARD WHITEHALL FUNDS
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001004655

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1031

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 497
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 033-64845
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26585967

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PO BOX 2600
- **STREET 2:** V26
- **CITY:** VALLEY FORGE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19482
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6106691000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PO BOX 2600
- **STREET 2:** V26
- **CITY:** VALLEY FORGE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19482

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** VANGUARD WHITEHALL FUNDS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19951207

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund (Series ID: S000014011)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| ETF Shares | VYM           | C000038295 |

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### Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund (Series ID: S000040750)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name           | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| Institutional Shares | VGIVX         | C000126409 |

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### Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund (Series ID: S000051871)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| ETF Shares | VIGI          | C000163311 |

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### Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund (Series ID: S000051872)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name     | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| Admiral Shares | VIHAX         | C000163313 |
| ETF Shares     | VYMI          | C000163314 |

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## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund (Series ID: S000014011)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000038295 | ETF Shares   | VYM             |

### Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund (Series ID: S000040750)

| Class ID   | Class Name           | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000126409 | Institutional Shares | VGIVX           |

### Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund (Series ID: S000051871)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000163311 | ETF Shares   | VIGI            |

### Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund (Series ID: S000051872)

| Class ID   | Class Name     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000163313 | Admiral Shares | VIHAX           |
| C000163314 | ETF Shares     | VYMI            |

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Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund

**Supplement to the Prospectus and Summary Prospectus Dated February 28, 2025**

As approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees, Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund (the "Fund") has reduced its expense ratio for Institutional Shares. Effective February 2, 2026, the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table and the hypothetical expenses example for the Fund are hereby deleted and replaced with the following:

**Prospectus and Summary Prospectus Text Changes for Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund**

**Annual Fund Operating Expenses**

(Expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Management Fees | 0.07<br> %<br>|
| 12b-1 Distribution Fee |  |
| Other Expenses | 0.01<br> %<br>|
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses<sup>1</sup> <br>| 0.08<br> %<br>|

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The expense information shown in the table has been restated to reflect current fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
| $83 | $101 | $120 | $177 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;© 2026 The Vanguard Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.PSI 2020A 022026

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Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF

**Supplement to the Prospectus and Summary Prospectus Dated February 28, 2025**

As approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees, Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (the "Fund") has reduced its expense ratio. Effective February 2, 2026, the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table and the hypothetical expenses example for the Fund are hereby deleted and replaced with the following:

**Prospectus and Summary Prospectus Text Changes for Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF**

**Annual Fund Operating Expenses**

(Expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Management Fees | 0.05<br> %<br>|
| 12b-1 Distribution Fee |  |
| Other Expenses | 0.02<br> %<br>|
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses<sup>1</sup> <br>| 0.07<br> %<br>|

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The expense information shown in the table has been restated to reflect current fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
| $7 | $23 | $40 | $90 |

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This example does not include the brokerage commissions that you may pay to buy and sell ETF Shares of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;© 2026 The Vanguard Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.PS 4430A 022026

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Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund

**Supplement to the Prospectus and Summary Prospectus Dated February 28, 2025**

As approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees, Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund (the "Fund") has reduced its expense ratio for Admiral Shares. Effective February 2, 2026, the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table and the hypothetical expenses examples for the Fund are hereby deleted and replaced with the following:

**Prospectus and Summary Prospectus Text Changes for Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund**

**Annual Fund Operating Expenses**

(Expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Management Fees | 0.15<br> %<br>|
| 12b-1 Distribution Fee |  |
| Other Expenses | 0.01<br> %<br>|
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses<sup>1</sup> <br>| 0.16<br> %<br>|

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The expense information shown in the table has been restated to reflect current fees.

Examples

These examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The examples assume that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The examples also assume that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
| $67 | $105 | $147 | $269 |

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You would pay the following expenses if you did *not* redeem your shares (the difference being that the Fund's 0.25% redemption fee would not apply to any of the following periods, as it would to those in the preceding example):

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
| $41 | $76 | $115 | $229 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;© 2026 The Vanguard Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor. PS 1530A 022026

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Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

**Supplement to the Prospectus and Summary Prospectus Dated February 28, 2025**

As approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees, Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (the "Fund") has reduced its expense ratio. Effective February 2, 2026, the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table and the hypothetical expenses example for the Fund are hereby deleted and replaced with the following:

**Prospectus and Summary Prospectus Text Changes for Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF**

**Annual Fund Operating Expenses**

(Expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Management Fees | 0.03<br> %<br>|
| 12b-1 Distribution Fee |  |
| Other Expenses | 0.01<br> %<br>|
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses<sup>1</sup> <br>| 0.04<br> %<br>|

---

The expense information shown in the table has been restated to reflect current fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
| $4 | $13 | $23 | $51 |

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This example does not include the brokerage commissions that you may pay to buy and sell ETF Shares of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;© 2026 The Vanguard Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor. PS 923A 022026

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF

**Supplement to the Prospectus and Summary Prospectus Dated February 28, 2025**

As approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees, Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (the "Fund") has reduced its expense ratio. Effective February 2, 2026, the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table and the hypothetical expenses example for the Fund are hereby deleted and replaced with the following:

**Prospectus and Summary Prospectus Text Changes for Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF**

**Annual Fund Operating Expenses**

(Expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| Management Fees | 0.06<br> %<br>|
| 12b-1 Distribution Fee |  |
| Other Expenses | 0.01<br> %<br>|
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses<sup>1</sup> <br>| 0.07<br> %<br>|

---

The expense information shown in the table has been restated to reflect current fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same.

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
| $7 | $23 | $40 | $90 |

---

This example does not include the brokerage commissions that you may pay to buy and sell ETF Shares of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;© 2026 The Vanguard Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor. PS 4415B 022026

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