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VEMvsGSEEETF Comparison

ETF 1
VEM

Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
-0.21%
VS
ETF 2
GSEE

Goldman Sachs MarketBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF

This fund is part of
EM Large & Mid Cap
+0.17%

Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (VEM) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. Goldman Sachs MarketBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF (GSEE) is part of the EM Large & Mid Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Technology, Finance and Industrials. VEM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49%, versus 0.45% for GSEE. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VEM and GSEE 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 GSEE performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.00.02.04.0%Jul 31Aug 7Aug 14Aug 21Aug 28

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/31/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
VEM
GSEE
+3.42%+3.40%
+0.64%-2.83%
n/a+22.85%
n/a+36.09%
n/a+81.24%
n/a+47.32%
Flows
VEM
GSEE
--
--$3M
--$19M
--$19M
-+$48M
-+$49M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
VEM
GSEE
+29.63%+28.84%
n/a+23.22%
n/a+17.69%
n/a+16.89%
Max drawdown
VEM
GSEE
-10.33%-13.16%
n/a-13.18%
n/a-15.26%
n/a-32.28%
Max drawdown duration
VEM
GSEE
59d70d
n/a57d
n/a230d
n/a1371d
Trading data

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VEM
GSEE
Last sale
9/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
$68.90
Previous close
08/31/2026
$68.93
Consolidated volume
08/31/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
VEM
GSEE
Last price
$68.90
1D performance
-0.04%
AuM$7.03 M$138.68 M
E/R0.49%0.45%
Characteristics
VEM
GSEE
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderVIRTUS Investment PartnersGoldman Sachs
Benchmark-Solactive GBS Emerging Markets Large & Mid Cap Index
N° of holdings521610
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 4, 2026May 12, 2020
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

VEM
Taiwan
27.54%
Republic of Korea
19.2%
China
18.36%
Other
34.9%
GSEE
Taiwan
25.6%
China
19.63%
Republic of Korea
19.45%
India
11.57%
Other
23.74%

Sectors

VEM
Technology
40.92%
Finance
29%
Industrials
9.48%
Non-Energy Materi.
7.36%
Other
13.25%
GSEE
Technology
42.32%
Finance
20.46%
Other
37.22%
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Diversification

VEM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

63.4%
GSEE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

37.63%

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%
GSEE
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
13.60%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
6.27%
SK hynix, Inc.
5.44%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
2.75%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
1.96%
MediaTek, Inc.
1.29%
China Construction Bank Corp.
0.85%
Delta Electronics, Inc.
0.81%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
0.77%
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
0.74%
International Holding Co. PJSC
0.68%
HDFC Bank Ltd.
0.67%
ICICI Bank Ltd.
0.63%
Reliance Industries Ltd.
0.63%
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.
0.56%
Frequently asked questions about VEM and GSEE

Which ETF is bigger: VEM or GSEE?

As of August 31, 2026, VEM holds $7.03 M in assets under management (AUM), while GSEE manages $138.68 M.

What sectors do the VEM and GSEE ETFs invest in?

VEM leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Industrials. Meanwhile, GSEE focuses on Technology and Finance.

What are the top holdings of the VEM ETF and GSEE ETF?

VEM top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc.. GSEE 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 GSEE?

VEM holds 53 securities with 63.4% of its assets in the top 15. GSEE has 1734 securities and a top 15 weight of 37.63%.

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