Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB)
- Expense ratio0.20%
- Net assets$6.10B
- Dividend yield6.32%
- 1-year return+0.14%
- Holdings5
VWOB ETF price chart
VWOB quote & trading statistics
VWOB performance
Annual returns & drawdowns →- YTD-1.28%
- 1 year+0.14%
- 3 years+9.86%/yr
- 5 years+1.67%/yr
- 10 years+2.64%/yr
- 1Y volatility
- 6.87%
- 3Y volatility
- 7.25%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 0.55
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
VWOB top 5 holdings
| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian Federation | 0.77% | |
| 2 | Qatar (State of) | 0.54% | |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) | 0.54% | |
| 4 | Argentina (Republic of) | 0.48% | |
| 5 | Petroleos Mexicanos | 0.48% |
The top 5 holdings make up 2.8% of the fund (5 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.
VWOB bond portfolio
Rate scenarios & peers →- Yield to maturity
- 6.74%
- Effective duration
- 6.22 yrs
- Average maturity
- 10.6 yrs
A one-percentage-point rise in interest rates would lower the price by about 6.2%.
About Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF
The manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of index. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the bonds that make up the target index. It is non-diversified.
VWOB ETF FAQ
What is the VWOB expense ratio?
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.20%, or $20.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.
How much money is in VWOB?
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF has about $6.10B in net assets.
What are the top holdings of VWOB?
The largest positions in VWOB are Russian Federation (0.77%), Qatar (State of) (0.54%), Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) (0.54%). The fund holds 5 securities in total.
How has VWOB performed?
VWOB returned +0.14% over the past year and +1.67% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.
Does VWOB pay dividends?
VWOB has a dividend yield of 6.32% and pays distributions monthly.
When was VWOB launched?
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF began trading on May 31, 2013.