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Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund

VWO USUSExchange-Traded Fund
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About this fund

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund (VWO) is a Diversified Emerging Mkts ETF managed by Vanguard Global Advisors, LLC, listed on NYSE Arca, quoted in USD. It charges a 0.06% net expense ratio and holds $168.36B in assets as of Sep 27, 2026. The fund launched on Mar 4, 2005.

Benchmark
FTSE Emerging Markets AC China A Including (US RIC)Net return, USD
Advisor
Vanguard Group, Inc. (via Vanguard Capital Mgmt)
Distribution
Quarterly
AUM
$168.36B
Expense Ratio
0.06%
Yield (12-mo)
—
Morningstar Rating
Benchmark
FTSE Emerging Markets AC China A Including (US RIC)
52-Week Range
Avg Daily Vol
7.13M
Inception
Mar 4, 2005

Risk metrics

vs benchmark FTSE Emerging Markets AC China A Including (US RIC) · Net return, USD

3-year risk statistics are not currently available for this fund.

Risk statistics are 3-year, month-end-based.

Trailing returns

As of Sep 27, 2026
1D
+0.48%
1W
+0.25%
1M
-0.60%
3M
+2.51%
6M
+11.05%
YTD
+12.25%
1Y
+14.66%
3Y ann.
+18.33%
5Y ann.
+6.73%
10Y ann.
+7.72%

Calendar-year returns

Morningstar daily closes

Trading & liquidity

as of Sep 25, 2026

Avg Vol (1W)
7.06M
Avg Vol (1M)
6.33M
Avg Vol (3M)
7.13M
Avg Vol (1Y)
9.48M
Avg Spread
0.015%

Average daily share volume over each trailing window. Spread is the average bid-ask spread as a percentage of price — lower means cheaper to trade.

Top 10 holdings

Source: Morningstar

Fees & expenses

Net expense
0.06%
Gross expense
0.06%
Management fee
0.02%

Distributions

Recent payments per share (USD)

Sep 18, 2026
0.1137 USD
Jun 18, 2026
0.0710 USD
Dec 19, 2025
1.0325 USD
Sep 19, 2025
0.2795 USD

Classification

Asset class
Equity
Strategy
Passive
Issuer
Vanguard Global Advisors, LLC
Branding
Vanguard

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Frequently asked questions

What is VWO's expense ratio?
Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund charges a net expense ratio of 0.060%.
How large is Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund?
VWO holds $168.36B in assets under management.
What index does VWO track?
Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund tracks FTSE Emerging Markets AC China A Including (US RIC) as its primary benchmark.
When did VWO launch?
Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund launched on March 4, 2005.
What currency does VWO trade in?
VWO trades in USD on NYSE Arca.

Fund information

Ticker
VWO
Performance ID
0P00002DD5
Inception
Mar 4, 2005
Domicile
USA
Base currency
USD
Listing currency
USD
AUM
$168.36B
Avg daily volume (3M)
7.13M

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