| Metric | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $59.89 | Delayed · 2026-07-10 |
| Expense ratio | 0.07% | $7 per $10,000 / year |
| Index tracked | FTSE Emerging Markets | Benchmark |
| Category | Emerging markets | Asset class |
| Issuer | Vanguard | Fund sponsor |
| Inception | 2005 | Launched |
| 1-year return | +16.2% | Trailing 12 months |
| 3-year return | +13.9% | Annualized |
| 5-year return | +2.8% | Annualized |
| Volatility | +15.1% | Annualized, monthly |
ETF facts & returns · 2026-07-10
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) is a Emerging markets ETF from Vanguard that tracks the FTSE Emerging Markets, with a 0.07% annual expense ratio. It has returned +16.2% over the past year and +2.8% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. It launched in 2005.
Share price
$59.89
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.07%
$7 per $10k / yr
1-year return
+16.2%
Trailing 12 months
5-year return
+2.8%
Annualized
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF at a glance
Key facts and trailing returns for Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) as of 2026-07-10 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.
What is the VWO ETF?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) is a Emerging markets exchange-traded fund from Vanguard that tracks the FTSE Emerging Markets. Launched in 2005, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.07%.
How has VWO performed?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has returned +16.2% over the past year and +2.8% annualized over five years as of 2026-07-10, with annualized volatility near +15.1%. Past performance does not predict future results.
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +16.2% |
| 3 years (annualized) | +13.9% |
| 5 years (annualized) | +2.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | +15.1% |
How much does VWO cost?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF charges a 0.07% expense ratio — about $7 a year on a $10,000 position. Lower fees leave more of the fund's return with investors, which compounds over long holding periods.
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) FAQ
What does the VWO ETF track?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) tracks the FTSE Emerging Markets and is classified as a Emerging markets fund. It is issued by Vanguard and launched in 2005, giving investors diversified exposure through a single exchange-traded fund.
What is the VWO expense ratio?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.07%, or about $7 per $10,000 invested each year. The expense ratio is deducted from fund assets and directly reduces your net return over time.
What is the VWO return this year?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) returned +16.2% over the trailing twelve months and +2.8% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. Past performance does not predict future results.
How volatile is VWO?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has an annualized volatility of about +15.1%, measured from monthly price moves. Higher volatility means larger swings in value. Volatility describes past risk and is not a forecast.
Where does this VWO data come from?
Fund facts (expense ratio, index, issuer, inception) are compiled from public issuer disclosures; verify them with Vanguard. Returns are computed from delayed end-of-day price history, retrieved 2026-07-10, and are illustrative. Not investment advice.
Fund facts are compiled from public issuer disclosures and may change; verify with
Vanguard. Returns and volatility are computed from delayed price history retrieved 2026-07-10
and are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Not investment advice.