# EDGAR Filing Document

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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001683863-23-001445

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** VANGUARD INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUNDS
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000857489
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1031

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 497K
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 033-32548
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23668999

**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 INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund (Series ID: S000030007)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000092024 | Admiral      | VGRLX           |

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Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund

Summary Prospectus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;February 27, 2023

**Admiral™ Shares**

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares (VGRLX)

**The Fund's statutory Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information dated February 27, 2023, as may be amended or supplemented, are incorporated into and made part of this Summary Prospectus by reference.**

**Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund's Prospectus, which contains more information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Fund's Prospectus and other information about the Fund online at www.vanguard.com/prospectus and https://personal.vanguard.com/us/literature/reports/MFs. You can also obtain this information at no cost by calling 800-662-7447 or by sending an email request to online@vanguard.com.**

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**The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.**

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**Investment Objective**

The Fund seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of international real estate stocks.

**Fees and Expenses**

The following table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell Admiral Shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and example below.

**Shareholder Fees**

(Fees paid directly from your investment)

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|:---|:---|
| Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases |  |
| Purchase Fee | 0.25% |
| Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends |  |
| Redemption Fee | 0.25% |
| Account Service Fee Per Year<br> (for certain fund account balances below $1,000,000)<br>| $20 |

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**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 | 0.10% |
| 12b-1 Distribution Fee |  |
| Other Expenses | 0.02% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 0.12% |

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Examples

The following examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund's Admiral Shares with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. They illustrate the hypothetical expenses that you would incur over various periods if you were to invest $10,000 in the Fund's shares. The first example assumes that the shares provide a return of 5% each year and that total annual fund operating expenses remain as stated in the preceding table. You would incur these hypothetical expenses whether or not you were to redeem your investment at the end of the given period. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
| $63 | $92 | $124 | $219 |

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You would pay the following expenses if you did *not* redeem your investment (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 |
| $37 | $64 | $93 | $178 |

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Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in more taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the previous expense examples, reduce the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 10% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies**

The Fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Index, a float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index that measures the equity market performance of international real estate stocks in both developed and emerging markets. The Index is composed of stocks of publicly traded equity real estate investment trusts (known as REITs) and certain real estate management and development companies (REMDs). The Fund attempts to replicate the Index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the Index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index.

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**Principal Risks**

An investment in the Fund could lose money over short or long periods of time. You should expect the Fund's share price and total return to fluctuate within a wide range. The Fund is subject to the following risks, which could affect the Fund's performance:

• *Industry concentration risk*, which is the chance that real estate stocks will decline because of adverse developments affecting the real estate industry and real property values. Because the Fund concentrates its assets in real estate stocks, industry concentration risk is high. The real estate industry can be adversely affected by, among other things, the value of securities of issuers in the real estate industry, including REITs and REMDs, and changes in real estate values and rental income, property taxes, interest rates, and demographics.

• *Investment style risk*, which is the chance that returns from real estate securities— which frequently are small- or mid-capitalization stocks—will trail returns from global stock markets. Historically, real estate securities have performed quite differently from the global stock markets.

• *Index replicating risk*, which is the chance that the Fund may be prevented from holding one or more securities in the same proportion as in its target index.

• *Stock market risk*, which is the chance that stock prices overall will decline. Stock markets tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising prices and periods of falling prices. The Fund's investments in foreign stocks can be riskier than U.S. stock investments. Foreign stocks may be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. stocks. The prices of foreign stocks and the prices of U.S. stocks may move in opposite directions. The Fund's target index may, at times, become focused in stocks of a limited number of companies, which could cause the Fund to underperform the global stock markets.

• *Country/regional risk*, which is the chance that world events—such as political upheaval, financial troubles, or natural disasters—will adversely affect the value of securities issued by companies in foreign countries or regions. Because the Fund may invest a large portion of its assets in securities of companies located in any one country or region, the Fund's performance may be hurt disproportionately by the poor performance of its investments in that area. Country/regional risk is especially high in emerging markets.

• *Emerging markets risk*, which is the chance that the stocks of companies located in emerging markets will be substantially more volatile, and substantially less liquid, than the stocks of companies located in more developed foreign markets because, among other factors, emerging markets can have greater custodial and operational risks; less developed legal, tax, regulatory, financial reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping systems; and greater political, social, and economic instability than developed markets.

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• *Currency risk*, which is the chance that the value of a foreign investment, measured in U.S. dollars, will decrease because of unfavorable changes in currency exchange rates. Currency risk is especially high in emerging markets.

• *Derivatives risk*. The Fund may invest in derivatives, which may involve risks different from, and possibly greater than, those of investments directly in the underlying securities or assets.

**An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

**Annual Total Returns**

The following bar chart and table are intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows how the performance of the Fund's Admiral Shares (including annual fund operating expenses but excluding shareholder fees) has varied from one calendar year to another over the periods shown. If applicable shareholder fees were reflected, returns would be less than those shown in the bar chart. The table shows how the average annual total returns of the Admiral Shares (including annual fund operating expenses and any applicable shareholder fees) compare with those of the Fund's target index and another comparative index, which have investment characteristics similar to those of the Fund. The Fund's Signal Shares were renamed Admiral Shares on October 16, 2013. MSCI ACWI ex USA Index returns are adjusted for withholding taxes. Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on our website at *vanguard.com/performance* or by calling Vanguard toll-free at 800-662-7447.

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**Annual Total Returns — Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest and lowest returns for a calendar quarter were:

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|  | Total Return | Quarter |
| Highest | 13.35% | March 31, 2019 |
| Lowest | -27.78% | March 31, 2020 |

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**Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2022** 

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|  | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
| **Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund** <br> **Admiral Shares**<br>|  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes  | -22.74% | -3.54% | 1.19% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions  | -22.76 | -4.83 | -0.19 |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares  | -13.30 | -2.90 | 0.52 |
| **S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Index**<br> (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)<br>| -22.73% | -3.86% | 0.92% |
| **MSCI ACWI ex USA Index**<br> (reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)<br>| -16.00 | 0.88 | 3.80 |

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Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown in the preceding table. When after-tax returns are calculated, it is assumed that the shareholder was in the highest individual federal marginal income tax bracket at the time of each distribution of income or capital gains or upon redemption. State and local income taxes are not reflected in the calculations. Please note that after-tax returns are not relevant for a shareholder who holds fund shares in a tax-deferred account, such as an individual retirement account or a 401(k) plan. Also, figures captioned *Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares* may be higher than other figures for the same period if a capital loss occurs upon redemption and results in an assumed tax deduction for the shareholder.

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**Investment Advisor**

The Vanguard Group, Inc. (Vanguard)

Portfolio Managers

Scott E. Geiger, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has co-managed the Fund since July 2022.

Michael Perre, Principal of Vanguard. He has co-managed the Fund since 2015.

**Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares**

You may purchase or redeem shares online through our website (*vanguard.com*), by mail (The Vanguard Group, P.O. Box 982901, El Paso, TX 79998-2901), or by telephone (800-662-2739). The minimum investment amount required to open and maintain a Fund account for Admiral Shares is $3,000. The minimum investment amount required to add to an existing Fund account is generally $1. Financial intermediaries, institutional clients, and Vanguard-advised clients should contact Vanguard for information on special eligibility rules that may apply to them regarding Admiral Shares. If you are investing through an intermediary, please contact that firm directly for more information regarding your eligibility. If you are investing through an employer-sponsored retirement or savings plan, your plan administrator or your benefits office can provide you with detailed information on how you can invest through your plan.

**Tax Information**

The Fund's distributions may be taxable as ordinary income or capital gain. If you are investing through a tax-advantaged account, such as an IRA or an employer-sponsored retirement or savings plan, special tax rules apply.

**Payments to Financial Intermediaries**

The Fund and its investment advisor do not pay financial intermediaries for sales of Fund shares.

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*CFA*<sup>®</sup> is a registered trademark owned by CFA Institute.

The S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, a division of S&P Global, or its affiliates ("SPDJI"), and has been licensed for use by Vanguard. Standard & Poor's<sup>®</sup> and S&P<sup>®</sup> are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC, a division of S&P Global ("S&P") and Dow Jones<sup>®</sup> is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow Jones"). The trademarks have been licensed to SPDJI and have been sublicensed for use for certain purposes by Vanguard. Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, or any of their respective affiliates (collectively, "S&P Dow Jones Indices"). S&P Dow Jones Indices make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund particularly or the ability of the S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Index to track general market performance. S&P Dow Jones Indices' only relationship to Vanguard with respect to the S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Index is the licensing of the Index and certain trademarks, service marks and/or trade names of S&P Dow Jones Indices and/or its licensors. The S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Index is determined, composed and calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices without regard to Vanguard or Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund. S&P Dow Jones Indices have no obligation to take the needs of Vanguard or the owners of Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Index. S&P Dow Jones Indices are not responsible for and have not participated in the determination of the prices, and amount of Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund or the timing of the issuance or sale of Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund is to be converted into cash, surrendered or redeemed, as the case may be. S&P Dow Jones Indices have no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund. There is no assurance that investment products based on the S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Index will accurately track index performance or provide positive investment returns. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC is not an investment advisor. Inclusion of a security within an index is not a recommendation by S&P Dow Jones Indices to buy, sell, or hold such security, nor is it considered to be investment advice.

S&P DOW JONES INDICES DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ADEQUACY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE INDEX OR ANY DATA RELATED THERETO OR ANY COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ORAL OR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (INCLUDING ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS) WITH RESPECT THERETO. S&P DOW JONES INDICES SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR DELAYS THEREIN. S&P DOW JONES INDICES MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE OR AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY VANGUARD, OWNERS OF VANGUARD GLOBAL EX-U.S. REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE INDEX OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY DATA RELATED THERETO. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT WHATSOEVER SHALL S&P DOW JONES INDICES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, TRADING LOSSES, LOST TIME OR GOODWILL, EVEN IF THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN S&P DOW JONES INDICES AND VANGUARD, OTHER THAN THE LICENSORS OF S&P DOW JONES INDICES.

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares—Fund Number 1758

To request additional information about the Fund, please visit *vanguard.com* or contact us at 800-662-7447.© 2023 The Vanguard Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

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