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VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
VWO is a Emerging Markets ETF issued by Vanguard. It tracks the FTSE Emerging index, costs 0.08% a year, and launched in March 2005.
Composition last reviewed 2026-09-08; assets as of 2026-09-24.
Key facts
| Ticker | VWO |
|---|---|
| Full name | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Category | Emerging Markets |
| Sub-category | Broad EM |
| Index tracked | FTSE Emerging |
| Expense ratio | 0.08% |
| Assets under management | $128.96bn |
| Inception | 4 March 2005 |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Region | Emerging |
Sector allocation
- Technology25%
- Financials20%
- Consumer Cyclical15%
- Industrials12%
- Communication Services10%
- Consumer Defensive8%
- Energy5%
- Healthcare3%
- Materials2%
- Utilities0%
- Real Estate0%
Geographic exposure
United States vs international
- International (ex-US)100%
- United States0%
Developed vs emerging markets
- Emerging100%
- Developed0%
This is a breakdown of the non-US portion above, not an additional slice of the fund.
Top 10 holdings
- 1Alibaba
- 2Tencent
- 3Samsung
- 4Taiwan Semiconductor
- 5JD.com
- 6Meituan
- 7Reliance Industries
- 8ICICI Bank
- 9Infosys
- 10HDFC Bank
Frequently asked
What is VWO's expense ratio?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF charges 0.08% a year — $8 on a $10,000 holding.
What index does VWO track?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF tracks the FTSE Emerging index.
How large is VWO?
Our dataset puts VWO at about $128.96bn in assets under management (as of 2026-09-24). Assets move with markets and flows, so treat this as a snapshot rather than a current figure.
What are VWO's largest holdings?
The 10 largest holdings in our dataset are Alibaba, Tencent, Samsung, Taiwan Semiconductor, JD.com, Meituan, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Infosys and HDFC Bank.
Where is VWO invested?
Roughly 0% of the fund sits in the United States and 100% outside it.