Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB)
VWOB is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the Barclays USD Emerging Markets Government RIC Capped Index. VWOB launched on May 31, 2013 and has a 0.20% expense ratio.
ETF Info
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921946885
May 31, 2013
Emerging Markets (Broad)
1x
Barclays USD Emerging Markets Government RIC Capped Index
Expense Ratio
VWOB has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF, 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 Government Bond ETF had a return of 5.59% year-to-date (YTD) and 5.71% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF had an annualized return of 3.01%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.06%, indicating that Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VWOB
5.59%
-0.66%
3.37%
5.71%
0.12%
3.01%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VWOB, 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 | -1.22% | 0.39% | 1.96% | -2.11% | 2.42% | -0.24% | 2.50% | 2.39% | 2.07% | -2.41% | 1.78% | 5.59% | |
| 2023 | 4.03% | -2.73% | 1.89% | 0.24% | -1.23% | 2.37% | 1.47% | -1.67% | -3.40% | -1.43% | 6.27% | 4.91% | 10.68% |
| 2022 | -3.32% | -4.90% | -1.44% | -6.51% | 1.10% | -6.06% | 4.29% | -2.78% | -6.29% | 0.01% | 9.49% | -1.31% | -17.39% |
| 2021 | -1.70% | -2.74% | -0.90% | 2.09% | 1.14% | 0.76% | 0.64% | 0.80% | -2.34% | -0.03% | -1.55% | 2.18% | -1.80% |
| 2020 | 1.40% | -1.43% | -12.85% | 2.85% | 6.16% | 2.44% | 3.76% | 0.86% | -2.07% | -0.34% | 4.00% | 2.08% | 5.65% |
| 2019 | 3.61% | 0.56% | 1.49% | 0.26% | 0.43% | 3.32% | 1.21% | 0.68% | -0.47% | 0.51% | -0.56% | 2.67% | 14.47% |
| 2018 | -0.46% | -1.67% | 0.47% | -1.51% | -0.58% | -0.89% | 1.99% | -1.74% | 1.63% | -1.39% | -0.18% | 1.47% | -2.92% |
| 2017 | 1.42% | 1.38% | 0.64% | 1.38% | 0.77% | -0.42% | 0.78% | 1.83% | -0.12% | 0.14% | -0.48% | 0.82% | 8.41% |
| 2016 | -0.31% | 1.92% | 3.17% | 1.74% | -0.37% | 4.21% | 0.97% | 1.57% | 0.26% | -1.37% | -3.62% | 1.52% | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 0.59% | 1.49% | 0.52% | 1.77% | -0.12% | -1.53% | 0.25% | -1.30% | -1.40% | 2.77% | 0.18% | -1.53% | 1.59% |
| 2014 | -0.85% | 2.83% | 0.91% | 0.79% | 3.36% | 0.13% | -0.25% | 1.11% | -2.20% | 1.62% | -0.51% | -2.67% | 4.17% |
| 2013 | -4.81% | 1.10% | -2.05% | 3.09% | 1.81% | -1.47% | 0.71% | -1.82% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VWOB is 41, 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 Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) 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 Government Bond ETF provided a 5.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.52 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.52 | $3.51 | $3.24 | $3.14 | $3.44 | $3.73 | $3.37 | $3.70 | $3.65 | $3.65 | $3.43 | $1.83 |
Dividend yield | 5.52% | 5.50% | 5.31% | 4.04% | 4.18% | 4.58% | 4.53% | 4.61% | 4.71% | 4.93% | 4.49% | 2.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.35 | $0.33 | $3.52 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.59 | $3.51 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.29 | $0.55 | $3.24 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.24 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.53 | $3.14 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.29 | $0.36 | $0.25 | $0.30 | $0.25 | $0.28 | $0.27 | $0.33 | $0.27 | $0.53 | $3.44 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.27 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.33 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $0.64 | $3.73 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.30 | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.28 | $0.31 | $0.60 | $3.37 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.30 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.34 | $0.30 | $0.34 | $0.63 | $3.70 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.30 | $0.31 | $0.30 | $0.33 | $0.30 | $0.31 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.65 | $3.65 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.29 | $0.31 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.68 | $3.65 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.58 | $3.43 |
| 2013 | $0.19 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.23 | $0.28 | $0.61 | $1.83 |
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 Emerging Markets Government Bond 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 Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF was 26.97%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF drawdown is 5.56%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -26.97% | Sep 3, 2021 | 285 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -25.31% | Mar 5, 2020 | 10 | Mar 18, 2020 | 117 | Sep 2, 2020 | 127 |
| -7.74% | Aug 28, 2014 | 77 | Dec 16, 2014 | 76 | Apr 8, 2015 | 153 |
| -6.89% | Dec 31, 2020 | 45 | Mar 8, 2021 | 122 | Aug 30, 2021 | 167 |
| -6.77% | Jun 5, 2013 | 14 | Jun 24, 2013 | 172 | Feb 28, 2014 | 186 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF volatility is 2.18%, 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.