VEMvsDIEMETF Comparison
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Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF
This fund is part of
EM Large & Mid Cap
-1.26%
Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (VEM) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF (DIEM) is part of the EM Large & Mid Cap segment. VEM's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, DIEM's top sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Energy. VEM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49%, versus 0.19% for DIEM. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VEM and DIEM 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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VEM vs DIEM performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VEM DIEM | -2.91%-3.17% | +2.35%-0.05% | n/a+24.94% | n/a+29.09% | n/a+98.13% | n/a+66.02% |
| Flows | VEM DIEM | -- | -+$21M | -+$52M | -+$55M | -+$64M | -+$56M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VEM DIEM | +23.44%+21.75% | n/a+21.46% | n/a+16.45% | n/a+15.92% |
| Max drawdown | VEM DIEM | -6.89%-6.96% | n/a-12.90% | n/a-13.91% | n/a-33.16% |
| Max drawdown duration | VEM DIEM | 37d37d | n/a115d | n/a218d | n/a925d |
Trading data
VEM | DIEM | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $40.80 | |
| Previous close 10/16/2026 | $41.38 | |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VEM | DIEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | – | $40.80 |
| 1D performance | – | -1.39% |
| AuM | $6.72 M | $90.41 M |
| E/R | 0.49% | 0.19% |
Characteristics
VEM | DIEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | VIRTUS Investment Partners | Franklin Templeton |
| Benchmark | - | Morningstar Emerging Markets Dividend Enhanced Select Index |
| N° of holdings | 52 | 488 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | February 4, 2026 | June 1, 2016 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VEM
Taiwan
28.59%
Republic of Korea
19.25%
China
17.33%
Other
34.83%
DIEM
Taiwan
27.28%
Republic of Korea
18.17%
China
15.49%
India
7.3%
Other
31.76%
Sectors
VEM
Technology
39.44%
Finance
29.52%
Industrials
9.84%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.69%
Energy
7.15%
Other
5.35%
DIEM
Technology
42.37%
Finance
26.47%
Other
31.16%
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Diversification
VEM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
64.58%
DIEM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
38.97%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
VEM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
16.19%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
6.62%
SK hynix, Inc.
5.46%
SITC International Holdings Co., Ltd.
4.13%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
4.04%
Grupo Cibest SA
3.87%
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd.
3.57%
Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS
3.13%
Synnex Technology International Corp.
2.73%
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd.
2.71%
Elite Material Co., Ltd.
2.64%
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank Public Co. Ltd.
2.61%
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA
2.47%
Vale SA
2.30%
China Construction Bank Corp.
2.09%
DIEM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
13.71%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
6.91%
SK hynix, Inc.
6.43%
MediaTek, Inc.
1.77%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
1.20%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
1.17%
Gold Fields Ltd.
1.02%
Vale SA
0.94%
Bank of China Ltd.
0.93%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
0.89%
Itaú Unibanco Holding SA
0.84%
Infosys Ltd.
0.81%
FirstRand Ltd.
0.79%
Saudi Arabian Oil Co.
0.79%
Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Ltd.
0.78%
Frequently asked questions about VEM and DIEM
Which ETF is bigger: VEM or DIEM?
As of October 16, 2026, VEM holds $6.72 M in assets under management (AUM), while DIEM manages $90.41 M.
What sectors do the VEM and DIEM ETFs invest in?
VEM leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Industrials. Meanwhile, DIEM focuses on Technology and Finance.
What are the top holdings of the VEM ETF and DIEM ETF?
VEM top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc.. DIEM holds in its top three: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: VEM or DIEM?
VEM holds 53 securities with 64.58% of its assets in the top 15. DIEM has 523 securities and a top 15 weight of 38.97%.
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