Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund VWO
Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Price Chart
VWO Key Statistics
VWO Top 10 Holdings
Holdings are the fund's largest positions and shift over time. Source: fund data, updated daily.
VWO Sector Allocation
VWO — bull case vs bear case
- Top-heavy: the largest holding is 14.09% of the fund, so a few names drive much of the performance.
- All ETFs carry market risk — the price can fall, and past performance does not predict future results.
- Prices can trade slightly away from NAV, and small tracking error can open a gap versus the benchmark.
- Very low cost — a 0.06% expense ratio leaves more of the return compounding for you.
- Instant diversification across many holdings in one liquid ticker, with no stock-picking required.
- A large, established fund ($159.87B AUM) means deep liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads.
About Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund
The index measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in emerging market countries. The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index. It invests by sampling the index, meaning that it holds a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the index in terms of key characteristics.
This page tracks VWO's live price, holdings, expense ratio and returns, refreshed daily. For how we source market data, see our methodology.
VWO ETF FAQ
What does VWO hold?
Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund (VWO) holds a portfolio led by 2330.TW, 0700.HK, 9988.HK among its top positions. See the full top-10 holdings and sector breakdown above.
What is the VWO expense ratio?
The Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund expense ratio is 0.06% per year — that is about $6.00 annually on a $10,000 investment.
Is VWO a good investment?
Whether VWO suits you depends on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. Weigh the bull case and bear case above, the cost, and how it fits your overall portfolio. Nothing here is financial advice.
Does VWO pay dividends?
Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund distributes income with a current yield of about 2.48%. Distributions vary with the underlying holdings.
What index does VWO track?
Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund is a international ETF from Vanguard. Its objective and benchmark index are detailed in the fund prospectus on the issuer's site.
ETF data is for information only and may be delayed. Nothing here is investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell VWO. Markets are volatile and investing carries risk — always do your own research and read the fund prospectus.