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
| ISIN | US9219468850 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 921946885 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | May 31, 2013 |
| Region | Emerging Markets (Broad) |
| Category | Emerging Markets Bonds |
| Index Tracked | Barclays USD Emerging Markets Government RIC Capped Index |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF has a high expense ratio of 0.20%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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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 -1.83% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.03% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF had an annualized return of 2.27%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.50%, indicating that Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -1.83% | 5.90% |
| 1 month | -1.40% | -1.28% |
| 6 months | 9.51% | 15.51% |
| 1 year | 6.03% | 21.68% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 0.19% | 11.74% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 2.27% | 10.50% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.22% | 0.39% | 1.96% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -3.40% | -1.43% | 6.27% | 4.91% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF(VWOB)
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 granted a 5.78% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.57 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.57 | $3.51 | $3.23 | $3.13 | $3.44 | $3.73 | $3.37 | $3.70 | $3.65 | $3.65 | $3.43 | $1.83 |
Dividend yield | 5.78% | 5.50% | 5.30% | 4.04% | 4.18% | 4.58% | 4.52% | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.32 | |||||||||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.24 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.53 |
| 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 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.27 | $0.32 | $0.29 | $0.33 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $0.64 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.30 | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.28 | $0.30 | $0.60 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2013 | $0.19 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.23 | $0.28 | $0.61 |
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 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 26.98%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF drawdown is 12.19%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -26.98% | 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 2.48%, 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.