Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)
The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) is a passive exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by Vanguard. It tracks the investment results of the FTSE Emerging Index, which comprises large and mid-cap stocks from emerging market countries worldwide. VWO was launched on March 4, 2005, and has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is relatively low compared to other ETFs. It could be a suitable investment for those looking for long-term capital appreciation, as it invests in companies that are expected to benefit from the growth potential of emerging market economies. It is also considered a diversified investment, as it holds a broad range of stocks from different countries and sectors.
ETF Info
US9220428588
922042858
Mar 4, 2005
Emerging Markets (Broad)
1x
FTSE Emerging Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
VWO has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is considered low.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) returned 8.56% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.99% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, VWO returned 3.75% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.78%.
VWO
8.56%
9.79%
7.63%
11.99%
9.30%
3.75%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.19%
9.00%
-1.55%
12.31%
15.59%
10.78%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VWO, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.82% | 0.74% | 1.29% | -0.02% | 5.55% | 8.56% | |||||||
| 2024 | -3.55% | 3.48% | 1.92% | 0.96% | 2.16% | 1.97% | 1.21% | 0.97% | 7.32% | -2.67% | -2.15% | -1.03% | 10.59% |
| 2023 | 8.34% | -6.65% | 2.56% | -0.40% | -2.96% | 4.75% | 5.88% | -5.90% | -2.47% | -3.24% | 7.09% | 3.33% | 9.27% |
| 2022 | 0.42% | -3.72% | -3.26% | -5.83% | 0.46% | -3.86% | -0.79% | -0.46% | -10.08% | -2.85% | 14.30% | -2.23% | -17.98% |
| 2021 | 3.13% | 1.57% | -0.71% | 1.79% | 1.70% | 1.33% | -5.89% | 2.19% | -3.36% | 1.30% | -2.90% | 1.54% | 1.26% |
| 2020 | -5.53% | -3.55% | -17.05% | 7.81% | 3.29% | 6.48% | 8.58% | 2.74% | -1.20% | 1.32% | 8.56% | 6.00% | 15.17% |
| 2019 | 9.66% | -0.38% | 2.31% | 2.14% | -6.38% | 5.37% | -1.81% | -3.26% | 0.91% | 3.95% | 0.50% | 7.07% | 20.75% |
| 2018 | 8.56% | -5.36% | -0.21% | -2.77% | -2.34% | -4.79% | 3.98% | -4.19% | -1.35% | -7.66% | 4.83% | -3.34% | -14.76% |
| 2017 | 5.76% | 2.25% | 2.85% | 1.56% | 0.99% | 0.85% | 5.34% | 3.00% | -0.50% | 2.43% | -0.34% | 3.71% | 31.49% |
| 2016 | -5.75% | -0.32% | 12.72% | 1.01% | -3.24% | 4.92% | 5.14% | 0.78% | 2.02% | 0.32% | -4.05% | -0.74% | 12.17% |
| 2015 | -0.20% | 4.66% | -2.06% | 7.41% | -3.55% | -2.55% | -6.26% | -9.86% | -2.88% | 5.29% | -2.30% | -3.44% | -15.82% |
| 2014 | -8.43% | 3.24% | 4.63% | 0.89% | 3.10% | 3.17% | 1.37% | 3.84% | -7.17% | 2.23% | -1.10% | -4.68% | -0.04% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VWO is 64, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF provided a 2.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.42 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.42 | $1.41 | $1.45 | $1.60 | $1.30 | $0.96 | $1.44 | $1.10 | $1.06 | $0.90 | $1.07 | $1.14 |
Dividend yield | 2.97% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.24% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% | 2.86% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $1.41 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $1.45 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $1.60 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $1.30 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.96 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $1.44 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $1.10 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $1.06 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.90 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $1.07 |
| 2014 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $1.14 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF. 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 ETF was 67.68%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2215 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF drawdown is 3.36%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -67.68% | Nov 1, 2007 | 267 | Nov 20, 2008 | 2215 | Sep 11, 2017 | 2482 |
| -36.39% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 166 | Nov 16, 2020 | 707 |
| -34.32% | Feb 18, 2021 | 425 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -25.99% | May 10, 2006 | 24 | Jun 13, 2006 | 121 | Dec 4, 2006 | 145 |
| -18.05% | Jul 24, 2007 | 18 | Aug 16, 2007 | 25 | Sep 21, 2007 | 43 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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