EMGFvsVEMETF Comparison
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iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF (EMGF) belongs to the EM Large & Mid Cap segment. Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (VEM) is part of the Uncategorized Equities segment. EMGF's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. In contrast, VEM's top sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Industrials. EMGF is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.26%, versus 0.49% for VEM. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of EMGF and VEM below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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EMGF vs VEM performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | EMGF VEM | +3.92%+6.23% | +1.04%+7.59% | +26.68%n/a | +33.79%n/a | +94.06%n/a | +62.03%n/a |
| Flows | EMGF VEM | +$29M- | +$72M- | +$292M- | +$496M- | +$735M- | +$784M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | EMGF VEM | +26.44%+27.69% | +22.55%n/a | +17.33%n/a | +16.74%n/a |
| Max drawdown | EMGF VEM | -14.42%-10.33% | -14.42%n/a | -16.15%n/a | -27.25%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | EMGF VEM | 81d59d | 81dn/a | 220dn/a | 1024dn/a |
Trading data
EMGF | VEM | |
Last sale 9/14/2026 at 1:30 PM | $70.92 | |
| Previous close 09/11/2026 | $72.62 | |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
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EMGF | VEM | |
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| Last price | $70.92 | – |
| 1D performance | -2.34% | – |
| AuM | $1.97 B | $7.13 M |
| E/R | 0.26% | 0.49% |
Characteristics
EMGF | VEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | iShares | VIRTUS Investment Partners |
| Benchmark | STOXX Emerging Markets Equity Factor Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 653 | 52 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 8, 2015 | February 4, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
EMGF
Taiwan
23.62%
China
22.47%
Republic of Korea
17.51%
India
13.41%
Other
22.98%
VEM
Taiwan
27.54%
Republic of Korea
19.2%
China
18.36%
Other
34.9%
Sectors
EMGF
Technology
38%
Finance
22.34%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
7.79%
Industrials
7.53%
Other
24.34%
VEM
Technology
40.92%
Finance
29%
Industrials
9.48%
Non-Energy Materi.
7.36%
Other
13.25%
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Diversification
EMGF
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
32.77%
VEM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
63.4%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
EMGF
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
10.20%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
5.68%
SK hynix, Inc.
3.74%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
3.12%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
2.11%
MediaTek, Inc.
1.34%
China Construction Bank Corp.
1.11%
Delta Electronics, Inc.
0.90%
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd.
0.84%
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
0.66%
ICICI Bank Ltd.
0.66%
Bank of China Ltd.
0.64%
PDD Holdings, Inc.
0.64%
Vale SA
0.59%
Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd.
0.55%
VEM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
16.48%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
6.43%
SK hynix, Inc.
5.88%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
3.70%
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd.
3.66%
SITC International Holdings Co., Ltd.
3.59%
Grupo Cibest SA
3.58%
Synnex Technology International Corp.
2.90%
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank Public Co. Ltd.
2.75%
Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS
2.60%
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd.
2.53%
Delta Electronics, Inc.
2.46%
Vale SA
2.37%
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA
2.32%
China Construction Bank Corp.
2.16%
Frequently asked questions about EMGF and VEM
Which ETF is bigger: EMGF or VEM?
As of September 11, 2026, EMGF holds $1.97 B in assets under management (AUM), while VEM manages $7.13 M.
What sectors do the EMGF and VEM ETFs invest in?
EMGF leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. Meanwhile, VEM focuses on Technology, Finance and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the EMGF ETF and VEM ETF?
EMGF top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc.. VEM holds in its top three: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: EMGF or VEM?
EMGF holds 671 securities with 32.77% of its assets in the top 15. VEM has 53 securities and a top 15 weight of 63.4%.
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