Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) Alternatives
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) belongs to the Emerging Markets Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VWOB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VWOB
VWOB charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VWOB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 0.18% | Feb 22, 2023 | VWOB vs BEMB | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF | 0.23% | Apr 6, 2021 | VWOB vs EMHC | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 0.29% | Jun 28, 2022 | VWOB vs XEMD | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets Local Bon... | 0.30% | Feb 23, 2011 | VWOB vs EBND | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | 0.30% | Oct 18, 2011 | VWOB vs LEMB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VWOB
Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 93 | Nov 10, 2014 | VWOB vs CBON | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 91 | Jun 28, 2022 | VWOB vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 89 | Aug 12, 2024 | VWOB vs GAEM | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 86 | Dec 12, 2022 | VWOB vs VEMY | |
| VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ... | 83 | Jul 22, 2010 | VWOB vs EMLC |
Top Performing VWOB Alternatives (YTD)
VWOB alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 2.36% | Nov 10, 2014 | VWOB vs CBON | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2022 | VWOB vs VEMY | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -0.18% | Mar 8, 2012 | VWOB vs EMCB | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF | -0.21% | Oct 6, 2025 | VWOB vs EMBX | |
| Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Curren... | -0.36% | Sep 27, 2013 | VWOB vs NEMD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VWOB
VWOB alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income ETF | 2.84% | Apr 13, 2016 | VWOB vs EMTL | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 3.92% | Nov 10, 2014 | VWOB vs CBON | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 4.71% | Jun 26, 2018 | VWOB vs KHYB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 5.46% | Feb 22, 2023 | VWOB vs BEMB | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 5.50% | Aug 12, 2024 | VWOB vs GAEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VWOB
VWOB alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | -1.66% | Nov 10, 2014 | VWOB vs CBON | |
| SPDR DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income ETF | -2.15% | Apr 13, 2016 | VWOB vs EMTL | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -3.43% | Mar 8, 2012 | VWOB vs EMCB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | -3.52% | Jun 28, 2022 | VWOB vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | -3.61% | Aug 12, 2024 | VWOB vs GAEM |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VWOB vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VWOB vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VWOB vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VWOB vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VWOB vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VWOB vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VWOB vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VWOB vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VWOB vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VWOB vs VTV |
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