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EMHCvsVWOBETF Comparison

ETF 1
EMHC

State Street SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF

This fund is part of
EM Government Bonds
+0.13%
VS
ETF 2
VWOB

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

This fund is part of
EM Government Bonds
+0.13%

State Street SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF (EMHC) and Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) belong to the same industry segment: EM Government Bonds. EMHC's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Energy and Finance. In contrast, VWOB's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Energy and Municipal. EMHC is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.23%, versus 0.15% for VWOB. EMHC is down -0.21% year-to-date (YTD) with +$91M in YTD flows. VWOB performs worse with -0.22% YTD performance, and +$804M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of EMHC and VWOB 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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EMHC vs VWOB performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.5-1.0-0.50.0%Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 8Sep 15

Cumulative Flows

0 M20 M40 M60 M80 M100 MAug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 8Sep 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/16/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
EMHC
VWOB
-1.38%-1.37%
-2.57%-2.50%
-0.21%-0.22%
+2.86%+2.22%
+26.82%+28.17%
+4.42%+7.13%
Flows
EMHC
VWOB
+$20M-$5M
+$55M+$289M
+$91M+$804M
+$101M+$1.51B
+$102M+$2.71B
+$163M+$3.75B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
EMHC
VWOB
+3.50%+3.59%
+4.27%+4.20%
+4.98%+5.08%
+6.29%+6.39%
Max drawdown
EMHC
VWOB
-2.70%-2.67%
-3.93%-3.93%
-4.73%-4.71%
-27.64%-26.62%
Max drawdown duration
EMHC
VWOB
92d92d
104d114d
57d58d
1449d1380d
Trading data

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EMHC
VWOB
Last sale
9/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
$24.60
$65.07
Previous close
09/16/2026
$24.44
$64.68
Consolidated volume
09/16/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
EMHC
VWOB
Last price
$24.60
$65.07
1D performance
+0.65%
+0.60%
AuM$310.37 M$6.21 B
E/R0.23%0.15%
Characteristics
EMHC
VWOB
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementVanguard
BenchmarkBloomberg Emerging Market USD Sovereign and Sovereign Owned IndexBloomberg USD Emerging Markets Government RIC Capped Index
N° of holdings533822
Asset class-Bonds
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 7, 2021May 31, 2013
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

EMHC
Other
100%
VWOB
Saudi Arabia
13.27%
Mexico
10.72%
Other
76.01%

Sectors

EMHC
Sovereign
82.18%
Other
17.82%
VWOB
Sovereign
81.15%
Energy
8.56%
Other
10.29%
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Diversification

EMHC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

9.8%
VWOB

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.77%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
EMHC
Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD
1.73%
Argentina, 5% 9jan2038, USD
0.99%
Argentina, 3.5% 9jul2041, USD
0.80%
Argentina, 0.75% 9jul2030, USD
0.78%
Brazil, 6.625% 15mar2035, USD
0.67%
Ecuador, 6.9% 31jul2035, USD
0.56%
Kuwait, 4.652% 9oct2035, USD (5)
0.54%
Qatar, 4.25% 10nov2035, USD (1)
0.53%
Indonesia, 5.95% 8jan2046, USD (17)
0.49%
Qatar, 5.103% 23apr2048, USD
0.48%
Panama, 6.7% 26jan2036, USD (A)
0.47%
Codelco, 6.3% 8sep2053, USD
0.46%
Qatar, 4.817% 14mar2049, USD
0.45%
Hungary, 7.625% 29mar2041, USD
0.45%
China, 3.75% 13nov2030, USD
0.43%
VWOB
Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD
1.21%
Argentina, 5% 9jan2038, USD
0.71%
Argentina, 0.75% 9jul2030, USD
0.68%
Argentina, 3.5% 9jul2041, USD
0.58%
Pemex, 7.69% 23jan2050, USD
0.55%
Pemex, 6.7% 16feb2032, USD (C)
0.51%
Mexico, 5.5% 17aug2030, USD
0.47%
Mexico, 5.5% 17aug2030, USD
0.42%
Qatar, 5.103% 23apr2048, USD
0.40%
Qatar, 4.817% 14mar2049, USD
0.38%
Saudi Arabia, 4.5% 26oct2046, USD (3)
0.38%
Saudi Arabia, 5.125% 13jan2028, USD
0.38%
Ecuador, 6.9% 31jul2035, USD
0.37%
Saudi Arabia, 3.625% 4mar2028, USD
0.36%
Mexico, 6.25% 27aug2037, USD
0.35%
Frequently asked questions about EMHC and VWOB

How have the EMHC and VWOB ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 16, 2026, EMHC is down -0.21% year-to-date (YTD), while VWOB has lost -0.22%. That puts EMHC better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: EMHC or VWOB?

Year-to-date, the EMHC ETF saw +$91M in flows, compared to +$804M for VWOB.

Which ETF is more volatile: EMHC or VWOB?

Over the past year, EMHC had a volatility of 4.27%, while VWOB experienced 4.2%.

Which ETF is bigger: EMHC or VWOB?

As of September 16, 2026, EMHC holds $310.37 M in assets under management (AUM), while VWOB manages $6.21 B.

What sectors do the EMHC and VWOB ETFs invest in?

EMHC leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, VWOB focuses on Sovereign and Energy.

What are the top holdings of the EMHC ETF and VWOB ETF?

EMHC top holdings include Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD, Argentina, 5% 9jan2038, USD and Argentina, 3.5% 9jul2041, USD. VWOB holds in its top three: Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD, Argentina, 5% 9jan2038, USD and Argentina, 0.75% 9jul2030, USD.

Which ETF is more diversified: EMHC or VWOB?

EMHC holds 538 securities with 9.8% of its assets in the top 15. VWOB has 932 securities and a top 15 weight of 7.77%.

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