VEMvsIEMGETF Comparison
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Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (VEM) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) is part of the EM Blended Cap segment. VEM's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, IEMG'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 0.09% for IEMG. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VEM and IEMG 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 IEMG 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 IEMG | -5.68%-7.62% | +4.08%+0.72% | n/a+16.07% | n/a+17.52% | n/a+80.71% | n/a+39.58% |
| Flows | VEM IEMG | --$881M | -+$2.40B | -+$13.15B | -+$20.69B | -+$33.60B | -+$42.83B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VEM IEMG | +23.25%+21.08% | n/a+22.83% | n/a+17.58% | n/a+17.45% |
| Max drawdown | VEM IEMG | -6.89%-8.70% | n/a-14.04% | n/a-16.06% | n/a-32.36% |
| Max drawdown duration | VEM IEMG | 40d27d | n/a119d | n/a223d | n/a1323d |
Trading data
VEM | IEMG | |
Last sale 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM | $77.34 | |
| Previous close 10/19/2026 | $76.79 | |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VEM | IEMG | |
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| Last price | – | $77.34 |
| 1D performance | – | +0.72% |
| AuM | $6.69 M | $152.28 B |
| E/R | 0.49% | 0.09% |
Characteristics
VEM | IEMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | VIRTUS Investment Partners | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index |
| N° of holdings | 52 | 2754 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | February 4, 2026 | October 18, 2012 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VEM
Taiwan
28.59%
Republic of Korea
19.25%
China
17.33%
Other
34.83%
IEMG
Taiwan
27.35%
Republic of Korea
19.91%
China
16.97%
India
12.49%
Other
23.28%
Sectors
VEM
Technology
39.44%
Finance
29.52%
Industrials
9.84%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.69%
Energy
7.15%
Other
5.35%
IEMG
Technology
42.17%
Finance
20.58%
Non-Energy Materi.
7.93%
Other
29.32%
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Diversification
VEM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
64.58%
IEMG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
35.51%
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%
IEMG
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
13.20%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
6.28%
SK hynix, Inc.
4.78%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
2.51%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
1.73%
MediaTek, Inc.
1.26%
Delta Electronics, Inc.
0.80%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
0.77%
China Construction Bank Corp.
0.72%
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
0.68%
HDFC Bank Ltd.
0.60%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.57%
ICICI Bank Ltd.
0.56%
Reliance Industries Ltd.
0.55%
SK Square Co. Ltd.
0.49%
Frequently asked questions about VEM and IEMG
Which ETF is bigger: VEM or IEMG?
As of October 19, 2026, VEM holds $6.69 M in assets under management (AUM), while IEMG manages $152.28 B.
What sectors do the VEM and IEMG ETFs invest in?
VEM leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Industrials. Meanwhile, IEMG focuses on Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials.
What are the top holdings of the VEM ETF and IEMG ETF?
VEM top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc.. IEMG 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 IEMG?
VEM holds 53 securities with 64.58% of its assets in the top 15. IEMG has 2827 securities and a top 15 weight of 35.51%.
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