VEMvsDIEMETF Comparison
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Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF
This fund is part of
EM Large & Mid Cap
+0.17%
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 08/31/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VEM DIEM | +3.42%+3.09% | +0.64%-1.88% | n/a+29.74% | n/a+43.32% | n/a+103.40% | n/a+72.89% |
| Flows | VEM DIEM | -+$17M | -+$33M | -+$52M | -+$61M | -+$64M | -+$56M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VEM DIEM | +29.63%+28.31% | n/a+20.99% | n/a+16.27% | n/a+15.78% |
| Max drawdown | VEM DIEM | -10.33%-12.90% | n/a-12.90% | n/a-13.91% | n/a-33.16% |
| Max drawdown duration | VEM DIEM | 59d69d | n/a69d | n/a218d | n/a925d |
Trading data
VEM | DIEM | |
Last sale 9/1/2026 at 1:30 PM | $42.89 | |
| Previous close 08/31/2026 | $42.98 | |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VEM | DIEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | – | $42.89 |
| 1D performance | – | -0.20% |
| AuM | $7.03 M | $94.39 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
27.54%
Republic of Korea
19.2%
China
18.36%
Other
34.9%
DIEM
Taiwan
26.63%
Republic of Korea
18.01%
China
15.85%
India
7.52%
Other
31.98%
Sectors
VEM
Technology
40.92%
Finance
29%
Industrials
9.48%
Non-Energy Materi.
7.36%
Other
13.25%
DIEM
Technology
42.02%
Finance
26.85%
Other
31.13%
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Diversification
VEM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
63.4%
DIEM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
38.76%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
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%
DIEM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
13.66%
SK hynix, Inc.
6.77%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
6.57%
MediaTek, Inc.
1.70%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
1.25%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
1.16%
Itaú Unibanco Holding SA
0.96%
Vale SA
0.96%
Bank of China Ltd.
0.92%
Saudi Arabian Oil Co.
0.83%
Infosys Ltd.
0.81%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
0.80%
Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Ltd.
0.80%
FirstRand Ltd.
0.78%
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
0.78%
Frequently asked questions about VEM and DIEM
Which ETF is bigger: VEM or DIEM?
As of August 31, 2026, VEM holds $7.03 M in assets under management (AUM), while DIEM manages $94.39 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., SK hynix, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd..
Which ETF is more diversified: VEM or DIEM?
VEM holds 53 securities with 63.4% of its assets in the top 15. DIEM has 523 securities and a top 15 weight of 38.76%.
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