VEMvsEMGFETF Comparison
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Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (VEM) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF (EMGF) is part of the EM Large & Mid Cap segment. VEM's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, EMGF's top sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. VEM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49%, versus 0.26% for EMGF. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VEM and EMGF 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 EMGF 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 EMGF | +3.42%+5.08% | +0.64%-3.70% | n/a+25.54% | n/a+38.25% | n/a+93.76% | n/a+61.68% |
| Flows | VEM EMGF | -+$7M | -+$50M | -+$270M | -+$543M | -+$705M | -+$762M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VEM EMGF | +29.63%+30.51% | n/a+22.55% | n/a+17.34% | n/a+16.73% |
| Max drawdown | VEM EMGF | -10.33%-14.42% | n/a-14.42% | n/a-16.15% | n/a-27.93% |
| Max drawdown duration | VEM EMGF | 59d70d | n/a70d | n/a220d | n/a1036d |
Trading data
VEM | EMGF | |
Last sale 9/1/2026 at 1:30 PM | $71.96 | |
| Previous close 08/31/2026 | $72.12 | |
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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 | EMGF | |
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| Last price | – | $71.96 |
| 1D performance | – | -0.22% |
| AuM | $7.03 M | $1.93 B |
| E/R | 0.49% | 0.26% |
Characteristics
VEM | EMGF | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | VIRTUS Investment Partners | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | STOXX Emerging Markets Equity Factor Index |
| N° of holdings | 52 | 652 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | February 4, 2026 | December 8, 2015 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VEM
Taiwan
27.54%
Republic of Korea
19.2%
China
18.36%
Other
34.9%
EMGF
Taiwan
23.62%
China
22.45%
Republic of Korea
17.51%
India
13.41%
Other
23.01%
Sectors
VEM
Technology
40.92%
Finance
29%
Industrials
9.48%
Non-Energy Materi.
7.36%
Other
13.25%
EMGF
Technology
38%
Finance
22.34%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
7.8%
Industrials
7.54%
Other
24.32%
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Diversification
VEM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
63.4%
EMGF
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
32.77%
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%
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%
Frequently asked questions about VEM and EMGF
Which ETF is bigger: VEM or EMGF?
As of August 31, 2026, VEM holds $7.03 M in assets under management (AUM), while EMGF manages $1.93 B.
What sectors do the VEM and EMGF ETFs invest in?
VEM leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Industrials. Meanwhile, EMGF focuses on Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
What are the top holdings of the VEM ETF and EMGF ETF?
VEM top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc.. EMGF 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 EMGF?
VEM holds 53 securities with 63.4% of its assets in the top 15. EMGF has 671 securities and a top 15 weight of 32.77%.
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