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VEXCvsESGEETF Comparison

ETF 1

VEXC

Vanguard Emerging Markets ex-China ETF

This fund is part of

EM Large & Mid Cap

+1.6%

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ETF 2

ESGE

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF

This fund is part of

EM Large & Mid Cap

+1.6%

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Vanguard Emerging Markets ex-China ETF (VEXC) and iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE) belong to the same industry segment: EM Large & Mid Cap. VEXC's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Financials and Materials. In contrast, ESGE's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary. VEXC is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07%, versus 0.25% for ESGE. VEXC is up 16.92% year-to-date (YTD) with +$121M in YTD flows. ESGE performs better with 19.92% YTD performance, and -$92M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VEXC 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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VEXC vs ESGE performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 06/09/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	VEXC ESGE	-1.12%-2.15%	+11.22%+14.19%	+16.92%+19.92%	n/a+42.32%	n/a+79.12%	n/a+34.45%
Flows	VEXC ESGE	+$9M-$288M	+$27M-$380M	+$121M-$92M	--$142M	--$517M	--$1.39B

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	VEXC ESGE	+22.95%+28.44%	n/a+19.16%	n/a+16.48%	n/a+17.25%
Max drawdown	VEXC ESGE	-6.29%-8.02%	n/a-13.63%	n/a-15.39%	n/a-38.73%
Max drawdown duration	VEXC ESGE	27d7d	n/a58d	n/a214d	n/a1506d

Trading data

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	VEXC	ESGE
Last sale 6/10/2026 at 1:30 PM	$90.93	$51.99
Previous close 06/09/2026	$92.43	$52.95
Consolidated volume 06/09/2026
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Average discount or premium 30 days
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Data as of May 29, 2026

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	VEXC	ESGE
Last price	$90.93	$51.99
1D performance	-1.62%	-1.81%
AuM	$230.50 M	$6.66 B
E/R	0.07%	0.25%

Characteristics

	VEXC	ESGE
Management strategy	Passive	Passive
Provider	Vanguard	iShares
Benchmark	FTSE Emerging ex-China Index	MSCI Emerging Markets Extended ESG Focus Index
N° of holdings	890	258
Asset class	-	Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	October 1, 2025	June 28, 2016
ESG	No	Yes

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Exposure

Countries

VEXC

Taiwan

40.33%

India

22.21%

Other

37.46%

ESGE

Taiwan

25.53%

Republic of Korea

19.22%

Cayman Islands

12.43%

India

10.69%

China

9.49%

Other

22.65%

Sectors

VEXC

Information Techn.

37.4%

Financials

19.67%

Materials

7.44%

Other

35.49%

ESGE

Information Techn.

37.41%

Financials

22.58%

Consumer Discreti.

8.73%

Communication Ser.

7.82%

Other

23.47%

Diversification

VEXC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

36.19%

ESGE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

40.6%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026

VEXC

TWN SEMICONT MAN

22.51%

DELTA ELECTRONIC

1.82%

MEDIATEK INC

1.65%

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES

1.39%

HDFC BANK

1.25%

HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY

1.16%

ICICI BANK

0.95%

BHARTI AIRTEL

0.80%

VALE SA

0.79%

AL RAJHI BANK

0.73%

ASE INDUSTRIAL HLDG CO

0.69%

ITAU UNIBANCO HOLDING PRF

0.64%

GB00BRXH2664

0.63%

PETROLEO BRASILEIRO PRF

0.61%

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL CO

0.59%

ESGE

TWN SEMICONT MAN

14.77%

SAMSUNG ELECTR

6.27%

SK HYNIX

4.35%

TENCENT HOLDINGS

3.18%

ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD

2.23%

DELTA ELECTRONIC

1.40%

CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK

1.37%

CHUNGHWA TELECOM

1.13%

MEDIATEK INC

0.98%

HDFC BANK

0.96%

AL RAJHI BANK

0.90%

SAMSUNG ELEC-1P PRF

0.82%

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES

0.79%

PING AN

0.72%

PETROLEO BRASILEIRO PETROBRAS

0.71%

Frequently asked questions about VEXC and ESGE

How have the VEXC and ESGE ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 9, 2026, VEXC is up 16.92% year-to-date (YTD), while ESGE has returned 19.92%. That puts ESGE better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the VEXC ETF saw +$121M in flows, compared to -$92M for ESGE.

Which ETF is bigger: VEXC or ESGE?

As of June 9, 2026, VEXC holds $230.50 M in assets under management (AUM), while ESGE manages $6.66 B.

What sectors do the VEXC and ESGE ETFs invest in?

VEXC leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Financials and Materials. Meanwhile, ESGE focuses on Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.

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

VEXC top holdings include TWN SEMICONT MAN, DELTA ELECTRONIC and MEDIATEK INC. ESGE holds in its top three: TWN SEMICONT MAN, SAMSUNG ELECTR and SK HYNIX.

Which ETF is more diversified: VEXC or ESGE?

VEXC holds 1015 securities with 36.19% of its assets in the top 15. ESGE has 286 securities and a top 15 weight of 40.6%.

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VEXC

VEXCvsESGEETF Comparison

Vanguard Emerging Markets ex-China ETF

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the VEXC and ESGE ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 9, 2026, VEXC is up 16.92% year-to-date (YTD), while ESGE has returned 19.92%. That puts ESGE better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the VEXC ETF saw +$121M in flows, compared to -$92M for ESGE.

Which ETF is bigger: VEXC or ESGE?

As of June 9, 2026, VEXC holds $230.50 M in assets under management (AUM), while ESGE manages $6.66 B.

What sectors do the VEXC and ESGE ETFs invest in?

VEXC leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Financials and Materials. Meanwhile, ESGE focuses on Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.

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

VEXC top holdings include TWN SEMICONT MAN, DELTA ELECTRONIC and MEDIATEK INC. ESGE holds in its top three: TWN SEMICONT MAN, SAMSUNG ELECTR and SK HYNIX.

Which ETF is more diversified: VEXC or ESGE?

VEXC holds 1015 securities with 36.19% of its assets in the top 15. ESGE has 286 securities and a top 15 weight of 40.6%.

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