Fund Evaluator:
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)
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Equity
Global Asset Class
International Equity
Fund Group
Diversified Emerging Mkts
Category
$40.250
NAV (as of Oct 07)
$0.00
Minimum Initial
0.06% A
Expense Ratio
$162,736 Mil
Assets
Open
Status
na
12b-1 Fee
2.36%
TTM Yield
0.00%
Max Load
6%
Portfolio Turnover
Best Performing in Diversified Emerging Mkts Over the Last Year
| 55.1% | Invesco Emerging Markets ex-China Y (GTDYX) |
| 51.1% | WCM Focused Emerging Mkts Ex Chn Inv (WCFEX) |
| 47.2% | Matthews Emerging Markets Sust Fut Inv (MASGX) |
| 46.5% | Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Instl (LZEMX) |
| 46.5% | LSV Emerging Markets Equity Inv (LVAZX) |
Data as of 7/31/2026
-1.8% B
1-Mo Return
0.1% F
3-Mo Return
9.2% F
YTD Return
20.5% D
1-Yr Return
14.2% D
3-Yr Return
6.1% D
5-Yr Return
0.76 A
Category Risk Index
1.00
Total Risk Index
Fund Details
Fund Family
Vanguard
Inception Date
3/4/2005
Share Class Type
ETF
Equity Investment Style
Large-Cap
Blend
Bond Investment Style
na
Socially Responsible Fund
No
Index Fund
Yes
Benchmark Index
FTSE Global All Cap ex US TR USD: 100%
Additional Fund Details
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF Overview
VWO Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| VWO Return (NAV) | -1.8% | 0.1% | 20.5% | 14.2% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| VWO Grade | B | F | D | D | D | D |
| +/- Category | 3.1% | -2.4% | -15.4% | -3.7% | -0.4% | -0.9% |
| Diversified Emerging Mkts Avg | -4.9% | 2.4% | 35.9% | 17.9% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| VWO Tax Cost Ratio | na | na | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
VWO Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| VWO Return (NAV) | 9.2% | 24.8% | 11.0% | 9.3% | -17.7% | 1.0% | 15.3% | 20.4% | -14.6% | 31.4% | 11.8% |
| VWO Grade | F | D | A | D | C | D | B | B | C | C | B |
| +/- Category | -9.9% | -6.6% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 4.9% | 1.2% | -6.3% | -1.5% | 1.8% | -5.2% | 3.2% |
| Diversified Emerging Mkts Avg | 19.1% | 31.4% | 6.2% | 12.1% | -22.6% | -0.2% | 21.6% | 21.9% | -16.4% | 36.6% | 8.6% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Standard Deviation: | 12.3% |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.00 - Below Average |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.76 - Low |
| Category Risk Grade: | A (13% Rank) |
| Beta: | 0.77 |
| R-Squared: | 75% |
| Leveraged Fund: | No |
| Inverse Fund: | No |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Equity Investment Style: | Large-Cap Blend |
| Bond Investment Style: | na |
| Yield: | 2.4% |
| Dividend Distribution: | Quarterly |
| Cap Gains Distribution: | Annually |
| Total Assets: | $162736 Mil |
| Fund Total Assets: | $121,715 Mil |
| Share Class Type: | ETF |
| Portfolio Turnover: | 6% |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 3 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 17.9 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 9.9 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Perre Michael (2008), Miller Jeffrey (2016), Kraynak John (2025) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 6/30/26)
| # of Holdings: | 5063 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 26.6% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 94.6% |
Portfolio Allocation |
|
| Domestic Stock: | 0.9% |
| Foreign Stock: | 94.6% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.2% |
| Cash: | 4.3% |
Purchase Information
| Fund Family: | Vanguard |
| Phone Number: | 866-499-8473 |
| Website: | www.vanguard.com |
| Status: | Open |
| Inception Date: | March 4, 2005 |
| Min. Initial Purchase: | $ 0 |
| Min. Initial IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
| True No-Load: | Yes |
| Front Load Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Deferred Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Redemption Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee: | na |
Expenses and Fees | |
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.06% ( Rating : Low ) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 1.16% |
| Share Class: | Vanguard Emerging Mkts Stock Idx Inv |
| Min. Subsequent Purchase: | $ 0 |
| Min. Subsequent IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
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