Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund
VWO InternationalUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 2330.TW | 14.09% | |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | 0700.HK | 3.14% | |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares | 9988.HK | 2.46% | |
| Delta Electronics Inc | 2308.TW | 1.13% | |
| MediaTek Inc | 2454.TW | 1.02% | |
| Reliance Industries Ltd | RELIANCE.NS | 0.86% | |
| China Construction Bank Corp Class H | 00939 | 0.82% | |
| HDFC Bank Ltd | HDFCBANK.NS | 0.77% | |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd | 2317.TW | 0.72% | |
| PDD Holdings Inc ADR | PDD | 0.63% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund (VWO) is a International ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.06% and $159.9B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, Tencent Holdings Ltd, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares. The ETF currently yields 2.48% in dividends. Year-to-date, VWO has returned +6.81%. With an expense ratio of just 0.06%, it is one of the cheapest ETFs in its category.
The index measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in emerging market countries. The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index. It invests by sampling the index, meaning that it holds a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the index in terms of key characteristics.
FAQ — VWO
What is the TER of VWO (Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund)?
VWO has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.06 % per year. That sits below the international category median (0.32 % across 13 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has VWO delivered?
Performance for VWO: YTD: +6.81 % · 3-year p.a.: +16.84 % · 5-year p.a.: +5.30 %. Over 5 years, VWO underperforms the international category median of +8.42 % by -3.12 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of VWO?
The five largest positions in VWO are: 2330.TW, 0700.HK, 9988.HK, 2308.TW, 2454.TW. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does VWO pay dividends?
VWO has a current dividend yield of 2.48 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for VWO?
VWO is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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