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VEXCvsEMGFETF Comparison

ETF 1

VEXC

Vanguard Emerging Markets ex-China ETF

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EM Large & Mid Cap

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ETF 2

EMGF

iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF

This fund is part of

EM Large & Mid Cap

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Vanguard Emerging Markets ex-China ETF (VEXC) and iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF (EMGF) belong to the same industry segment: EM Large & Mid Cap. VEXC's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, EMGF's top sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. VEXC is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07%, versus 0.26% for EMGF. VEXC is up 24.91% year-to-date (YTD) with +$149M in YTD flows. EMGF performs better with 28.23% YTD performance, and +$270M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VEXC 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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VEXC vs EMGF performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 09/09/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	VEXC EMGF	+3.27%+5.18%	+6.84%+4.94%	+24.91%+28.23%	n/a+38.93%	n/a+98.09%	n/a+64.37%
Flows	VEXC EMGF	-+$7M	+$28M+$50M	+$149M+$270M	-+$474M	-+$713M	-+$762M

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	VEXC EMGF	+18.97%+27.89%	n/a+22.52%	n/a+17.33%	n/a+16.72%
Max drawdown	VEXC EMGF	-9.37%-14.42%	n/a-14.42%	n/a-16.15%	n/a-27.25%
Max drawdown duration	VEXC EMGF	73d78d	n/a78d	n/a220d	n/a1024d

Trading data

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	VEXC	EMGF
Last sale 9/10/2026 at 3:47 PM	$96.87	$72.13
Previous close 09/09/2026	$98.01	$73.37
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Replication quality

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	VEXC	EMGF
Last price	$96.87	$72.13
1D performance	-1.17%	-1.69%
AuM	$273.98 M	$1.97 B
E/R	0.07%	0.26%

Characteristics

	VEXC	EMGF
Management strategy	Passive	Passive
Provider	Vanguard	iShares
Benchmark	FTSE Emerging ex-China Index	STOXX Emerging Markets Equity Factor Index
N° of holdings	1005	653
Asset class	-	-
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	October 1, 2025	December 8, 2015
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

VEXC

Taiwan

42.85%

India

22.35%

Other

34.8%

EMGF

Taiwan

23.62%

China

22.47%

Republic of Korea

17.51%

India

13.41%

Other

22.98%

Sectors

VEXC

Technology

38.29%

Finance

24.31%

Non-Energy Materi.

8.76%

Other

28.64%

EMGF

Technology

38%

Finance

22.34%

Consumer Non-Cycl.

7.79%

Industrials

7.53%

Other

24.34%

Diversification

VEXC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

36.8%

EMGF

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

32.77%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026

VEXC

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

23.65%

MediaTek, Inc.

2.06%

Delta Electronics, Inc.

1.25%

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.

1.22%

Reliance Industries Ltd.

1.21%

HDFC Bank Ltd.

1.17%

ICICI Bank Ltd.

1.05%

Bharti Airtel Ltd.

0.83%

ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.

0.74%

Vale SA

0.69%

Al Rajhi Bank

0.65%

Itaú Unibanco Holding SA

0.61%

United Microelectronics Corp.

0.57%

Saudi Arabian Oil Co.

0.55%

Elite Material Co., Ltd.

0.55%

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 VEXC and EMGF

How have the VEXC and EMGF ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 9, 2026, VEXC is up 24.91% year-to-date (YTD), while EMGF has returned 28.23%. That puts EMGF better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VEXC or EMGF?

Year-to-date, the VEXC ETF saw +$149M in flows, compared to +$270M for EMGF.

Which ETF is bigger: VEXC or EMGF?

As of September 9, 2026, VEXC holds $273.98 M in assets under management (AUM), while EMGF manages $1.97 B.

What sectors do the VEXC and EMGF ETFs invest in?

VEXC leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, EMGF focuses on Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.

What are the top holdings of the VEXC ETF and EMGF ETF?

VEXC top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., MediaTek, Inc. and Delta Electronics, 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: VEXC or EMGF?

VEXC holds 1015 securities with 36.8% of its assets in the top 15. EMGF has 671 securities and a top 15 weight of 32.77%.

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VEXC vs EMGF performance and flow charts

Performance

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the VEXC and EMGF ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 9, 2026, VEXC is up 24.91% year-to-date (YTD), while EMGF has returned 28.23%. That puts EMGF better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VEXC or EMGF?

Year-to-date, the VEXC ETF saw +$149M in flows, compared to +$270M for EMGF.

Which ETF is bigger: VEXC or EMGF?

As of September 9, 2026, VEXC holds $273.98 M in assets under management (AUM), while EMGF manages $1.97 B.

What sectors do the VEXC and EMGF ETFs invest in?

VEXC leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, EMGF focuses on Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.

What are the top holdings of the VEXC ETF and EMGF ETF?

VEXC top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., MediaTek, Inc. and Delta Electronics, 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: VEXC or EMGF?

VEXC holds 1015 securities with 36.8% of its assets in the top 15. EMGF has 671 securities and a top 15 weight of 32.77%.

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