Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing (VFEM.L)
VFEM.L is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the MSCI EM NR USD. VFEM.L launched on May 22, 2012 and has a 0.22% expense ratio.
ETF Info
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A1JX51
May 22, 2012
1x
MSCI EM NR USD
Ireland
Distributing
Large-Cap
Blend
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing, 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 FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing had a return of 10.72% year-to-date (YTD) and 13.17% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing had an annualized return of 7.82%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.16%, indicating that Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VFEM.L
10.72%
-2.71%
-0.43%
13.17%
7.14%
7.82%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.62%
0.54%
11.19%
30.63%
13.61%
11.16%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VFEM.L, 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 | -2.36% | 3.25% | 2.82% | 2.24% | -0.23% | 2.93% | -0.86% | -1.39% | 4.67% | 0.18% | 10.72% | ||
| 2023 | 4.98% | -5.19% | 1.52% | -2.69% | -1.98% | 3.57% | 4.77% | -4.38% | 3.16% | -3.68% | 2.83% | 3.21% | 5.45% |
| 2022 | 0.31% | -3.45% | -0.15% | -0.51% | -0.78% | 0.73% | -1.08% | 5.11% | -4.06% | -7.10% | 9.92% | -1.21% | -3.23% |
| 2021 | 2.57% | -0.81% | 0.19% | 1.33% | -0.84% | 4.61% | -6.45% | 3.28% | 0.50% | -0.74% | -0.69% | 1.39% | 3.99% |
| 2020 | -5.94% | -2.95% | -10.82% | 6.26% | 2.95% | 8.26% | 1.93% | 3.19% | 1.56% | 1.43% | 5.32% | 4.57% | 15.04% |
| 2019 | 5.21% | -1.58% | 3.65% | 2.23% | -3.23% | 4.70% | 3.26% | -4.55% | 1.66% | -1.62% | 0.82% | 5.26% | 16.30% |
| 2018 | 3.45% | -1.45% | -3.64% | 0.47% | -0.60% | -2.67% | 4.38% | -3.23% | 0.00% | -5.96% | 4.65% | -1.84% | -6.83% |
| 2017 | 2.81% | 3.91% | 1.98% | -1.73% | 1.57% | 0.03% | 4.14% | 5.30% | -4.20% | 3.13% | -1.42% | 4.05% | 20.89% |
| 2016 | -2.83% | 3.07% | 9.48% | -1.32% | -2.56% | 14.86% | 5.36% | 2.42% | 3.34% | 6.95% | -6.73% | 1.89% | 37.24% |
| 2015 | 4.15% | 1.38% | 1.64% | 3.94% | -2.85% | -5.30% | -5.27% | -8.10% | -1.71% | 3.58% | -0.10% | -1.21% | -10.24% |
| 2014 | -7.47% | 1.96% | 4.94% | -1.16% | 4.69% | 1.51% | 2.65% | 5.43% | -4.25% | 3.30% | 1.70% | -4.15% | 8.51% |
| 2013 | 4.63% | 1.77% | -1.61% | -0.65% | -0.97% | -6.43% | 1.21% | -5.12% | 3.45% | 5.65% | -3.63% | -1.86% | -4.25% |
Expense Ratio
VFEM.L has an expense ratio of 0.22%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VFEM.L is 36, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing (VFEM.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing provided a 1.08% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.52 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.52 | £2.31 | £2.90 | £2.23 | £1.96 | £1.24 | £1.13 | £1.04 | £0.87 | £0.83 | £0.88 | £0.82 |
Dividend yield | 1.08% | 5.28% | 6.54% | 4.52% | 3.89% | 2.68% | 2.74% | 2.26% | 2.21% | 2.81% | 2.57% | 2.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing. 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 | £0.24 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.24 | |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.29 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.67 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £1.07 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.28 | £2.31 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.23 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £1.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £1.28 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.38 | £2.90 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.16 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.57 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.92 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.58 | £2.23 |
| 2020 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.33 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.42 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £1.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.20 | £1.96 |
| 2019 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.12 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.38 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.52 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.23 | £1.24 |
| 2018 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.14 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.27 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.55 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.17 | £1.13 |
| 2017 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.11 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.28 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.55 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.09 | £1.04 |
| 2016 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.07 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.18 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.52 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.09 | £0.87 |
| 2015 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.08 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.21 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.41 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.13 | £0.83 |
| 2014 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.09 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.27 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.40 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.11 | £0.88 |
| 2013 | £0.07 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.34 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.34 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.06 | £0.82 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing. 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 FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing was 31.32%, occurring on Aug 24, 2015. Recovery took 241 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing drawdown is 5.06%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -31.32% | Apr 14, 2015 | 93 | Aug 24, 2015 | 241 | Aug 5, 2016 | 334 |
| -25.91% | Jan 14, 2020 | 43 | Mar 12, 2020 | 128 | Sep 15, 2020 | 171 |
| -20.22% | Mar 12, 2013 | 224 | Jan 29, 2014 | 150 | Sep 3, 2014 | 374 |
| -17.2% | Jan 29, 2018 | 179 | Oct 11, 2018 | 181 | Jul 2, 2019 | 360 |
| -16.88% | Feb 16, 2021 | 429 | Oct 28, 2022 | 358 | Apr 2, 2024 | 787 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Distributing volatility is 3.60%, 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.