Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VEMRX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9220426509 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 922042650 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Dec 15, 2010 |
| Category | Emerging Markets Equities |
| Min. Investment | $100,000,000 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Expense Ratio
VEMRX has an expense ratio of 0.08% which is considered to be low.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares had a return of 7.06% year-to-date (YTD) and 13.22% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares had an annualized return of 3.31%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.84%, indicating that Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.06% | 10.00% |
| 1 month | 4.90% | 2.41% |
| 6 months | 12.24% | 16.70% |
| 1 year | 13.22% | 26.85% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 4.66% | 12.81% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.31% | 10.84% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VEMRX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -3.48% | 3.99% | 1.58% | 1.07% | 7.06% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 7.78% | -6.25% | 2.55% | -0.64% | -2.44% | 4.28% | 5.93% | -5.66% | -2.05% | -3.44% | 6.79% | 3.31% | 9.22% |
| 2022 | 0.41% | -4.28% | -2.45% | -5.54% | 0.60% | -4.42% | -0.86% | 0.22% | -10.16% | -3.44% | 14.46% | -2.09% | -17.74% |
| 2021 | 2.95% | 1.65% | -1.02% | 1.88% | 1.75% | 1.46% | -6.29% | 2.69% | -3.34% | 1.12% | -3.22% | 1.76% | 0.92% |
| 2020 | -5.03% | -3.68% | -17.51% | 9.28% | 2.38% | 7.18% | 8.39% | 2.27% | -1.65% | 1.95% | 8.22% | 5.94% | 15.29% |
| 2019 | 8.54% | 0.65% | 1.92% | 2.10% | -6.41% | 5.41% | -1.14% | -3.77% | 1.37% | 3.87% | 0.18% | 6.98% | 20.39% |
| 2018 | 8.42% | -4.72% | -1.18% | -2.05% | -2.81% | -4.51% | 3.20% | -3.52% | -1.29% | -7.59% | 4.49% | -2.96% | -14.55% |
| 2017 | 4.94% | 3.31% | 2.26% | 1.44% | 1.23% | 0.77% | 5.35% | 3.11% | -0.79% | 2.49% | 0.19% | 3.53% | 31.44% |
| 2016 | -5.99% | -0.88% | 13.07% | 0.80% | -3.38% | 5.08% | 4.67% | 1.69% | 1.29% | 0.69% | -4.35% | -0.15% | 11.78% |
| 2015 | 0.69% | 3.55% | -2.09% | 7.84% | -3.35% | -2.40% | -6.77% | -9.32% | -3.23% | 5.58% | -3.22% | -2.47% | -15.33% |
| 2014 | -7.25% | 3.44% | 3.90% | 0.53% | 3.70% | 3.05% | 1.48% | 3.58% | -7.16% | 2.33% | -0.95% | -4.96% | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 0.63% | -1.73% | -1.56% | 1.40% | -3.72% | -6.13% | 0.99% | -3.15% | 7.15% | 4.66% | -1.97% | -0.96% | -4.98% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VEMRX is 36, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
VEMRX (Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VEMRX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares granted a 3.32% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.07 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.07 | $3.04 | $3.37 | $2.73 | $2.03 | $3.05 | $2.35 | $2.27 | $1.93 | $2.29 | $2.45 | $2.41 |
Dividend yield | 3.32% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.92% | 3.26% | 2.92% | 2.35% | 2.56% | 3.31% | 2.91% | 2.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.82 | $3.04 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.34 | $3.37 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $2.73 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $2.03 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | $3.05 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $2.35 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $2.27 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $1.93 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $2.29 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $2.45 |
| 2013 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $2.41 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares was 36.01%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares drawdown is 13.52%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -36.01% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 702 |
| -35.45% | Sep 4, 2014 | 348 | Jan 21, 2016 | 381 | Jul 26, 2017 | 729 |
| -34.06% | Feb 18, 2021 | 425 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -29.76% | Apr 28, 2011 | 110 | Oct 3, 2011 | 732 | Sep 3, 2014 | 842 |
| -7.06% | Jan 5, 2011 | 49 | Mar 16, 2011 | 11 | Mar 31, 2011 | 60 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares volatility is 3.35%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.