VEMvsESGEETF Comparison
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Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (VEM) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE) is part of the EM Large & Mid Cap segment. VEM's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, ESGE's top sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials. VEM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49%, versus 0.25% for ESGE. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VEM and ESGE 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 ESGE performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/19/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VEM ESGE | -5.68%-8.05% | +4.08%+1.34% | n/a+16.91% | n/a+18.44% | n/a+85.91% | n/a+35.75% |
| Flows | VEM ESGE | --$64M | --$70M | --$23M | -+$749K | --$276M | --$1.11B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VEM ESGE | +23.25%+22.26% | n/a+23.80% | n/a+18.30% | n/a+18.22% |
| Max drawdown | VEM ESGE | -6.89%-9.31% | n/a-13.67% | n/a-15.39% | n/a-35.79% |
| Max drawdown duration | VEM ESGE | 40d27d | n/a139d | n/a214d | n/a1342d |
Trading data
VEM | ESGE | |
Last sale 10/20/2026 at 5:15 PM | $51.47 | |
| Previous close 10/19/2026 | $51.44 | |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/20/2026 at 5:15 PM
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VEM | ESGE | |
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| Last price | – | $51.47 |
| 1D performance | – | +0.06% |
| AuM | $6.69 M | $6.51 B |
| E/R | 0.49% | 0.25% |
Characteristics
VEM | ESGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | VIRTUS Investment Partners | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | MSCI Emerging Markets Extended ESG Focus Index |
| N° of holdings | 52 | 283 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | February 4, 2026 | June 28, 2016 |
| ESG | No | Yes |
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Exposure
Countries
VEM
Taiwan
28.59%
Republic of Korea
19.25%
China
17.33%
Other
34.83%
ESGE
Taiwan
28.35%
Republic of Korea
20.94%
China
19.06%
India
10.48%
Other
21.18%
Sectors
VEM
Technology
39.44%
Finance
29.52%
Industrials
9.84%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.69%
Energy
7.15%
Other
5.35%
ESGE
Technology
45.15%
Finance
26.91%
Other
27.94%
Diversification
VEM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
64.58%
ESGE
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
41.72%
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%
ESGE
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
15.20%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
7.27%
SK hynix, Inc.
5.63%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
2.56%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
1.76%
MediaTek, Inc.
1.47%
China Construction Bank Corp.
1.19%
Delta Electronics, Inc.
1.07%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
0.99%
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.
0.98%
Al Rajhi Bank
0.82%
HDFC Bank Ltd.
0.80%
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
0.68%
SK Square Co. Ltd.
0.65%
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd.
0.64%
Frequently asked questions about VEM and ESGE
Which ETF is bigger: VEM or ESGE?
As of October 19, 2026, VEM holds $6.69 M in assets under management (AUM), while ESGE manages $6.51 B.
What sectors do the VEM and ESGE ETFs invest in?
VEM leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Industrials. Meanwhile, ESGE focuses on Technology and Finance.
What are the top holdings of the VEM ETF and ESGE ETF?
VEM top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc.. ESGE 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 ESGE?
VEM holds 53 securities with 64.58% of its assets in the top 15. ESGE has 296 securities and a top 15 weight of 41.72%.
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