VEMvsNUEMETF Comparison
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Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (VEM) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. NuShares ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NUEM) is part of the EM Large & Mid Cap segment. VEM's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, NUEM'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 0.36% for NUEM. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VEM and NUEM 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 NUEM performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VEM NUEM | -2.91%-4.60% | +2.35%-0.67% | n/a+13.39% | n/a+13.34% | n/a+68.13% | n/a+31.08% |
| Flows | VEM NUEM | -+$68M | -+$93M | -+$100M | -+$104M | -+$115M | -+$248M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VEM NUEM | +23.44%+22.52% | n/a+21.95% | n/a+17.44% | n/a+17.37% |
| Max drawdown | VEM NUEM | -6.89%-8.42% | n/a-12.67% | n/a-15.73% | n/a-33.97% |
| Max drawdown duration | VEM NUEM | 37d37d | n/a116d | n/a244d | n/a1329d |
Trading data
VEM | NUEM | |
Last sale 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM | $40.61 | |
| Previous close 10/16/2026 | $39.81 | |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VEM | NUEM | |
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| Last price | – | $40.61 |
| 1D performance | – | +2.01% |
| AuM | $6.72 M | $459.76 M |
| E/R | 0.49% | 0.36% |
Characteristics
VEM | NUEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | VIRTUS Investment Partners | Nuveen |
| Benchmark | - | MSCI TIAA ESG Emerging Markets Equity Index |
| N° of holdings | 52 | 177 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | February 4, 2026 | June 7, 2017 |
| ESG | No | Yes |
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Exposure
Countries
VEM
Taiwan
28.59%
Republic of Korea
19.25%
China
17.33%
Other
34.83%
NUEM
Taiwan
28.79%
China
19.9%
Republic of Korea
19.4%
India
11.07%
Other
20.85%
Sectors
VEM
Technology
39.44%
Finance
29.52%
Industrials
9.84%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.69%
Energy
7.15%
Other
5.35%
NUEM
Technology
41.14%
Finance
21.8%
Non-Energy Materi.
9.37%
Industrials
9.07%
Consumer Cyclical.
7.29%
Other
11.33%
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Diversification
VEM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
64.58%
NUEM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
46.69%
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%
NUEM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
16.28%
SK hynix, Inc.
6.81%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
3.10%
Delta Electronics, Inc.
2.18%
China Construction Bank Corp.
2.00%
SK Square Co. Ltd.
1.84%
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
1.78%
United Microelectronics Corp.
1.73%
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd.
1.68%
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
1.67%
Asia Vital Components Co., Ltd.
1.64%
Cathay Financial Holdings Co., Ltd.
1.64%
King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
1.46%
Axis Bank Ltd.
1.45%
Lenovo Group Ltd.
1.43%
Frequently asked questions about VEM and NUEM
Which ETF is bigger: VEM or NUEM?
As of October 16, 2026, VEM holds $6.72 M in assets under management (AUM), while NUEM manages $459.76 M.
What sectors do the VEM and NUEM ETFs invest in?
VEM leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Industrials. Meanwhile, NUEM focuses on Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials.
What are the top holdings of the VEM ETF and NUEM ETF?
VEM top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc.. NUEM holds in its top three: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., SK hynix, Inc. and Tencent Holdings Ltd..
Which ETF is more diversified: VEM or NUEM?
VEM holds 53 securities with 64.58% of its assets in the top 15. NUEM has 187 securities and a top 15 weight of 46.69%.
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