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VWOBvsJEMBETF Comparison

ETF 1
VWOB

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

This fund is part of
EM Government Bonds
+0.13%
VS
ETF 2
JEMB

Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency ETF

This fund is part of
EM Aggregate Bonds
+0.07%

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) belongs to the EM Government Bonds segment. Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency ETF (JEMB) is part of the EM Aggregate Bonds segment. VWOB's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Energy and Municipal. In contrast, JEMB's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Energy. VWOB is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%, versus 0.52% for JEMB. VWOB is down -0.22% year-to-date (YTD) with +$804M in YTD flows. JEMB performs better with 1.55% YTD performance, and +$52M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VWOB and JEMB 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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VWOB vs JEMB performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.5-1.0-0.50.00.5%Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 7Sep 14

Cumulative Flows

0 M20 M40 M60 M80 M100 MAug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 7Sep 14

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/16/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
VWOB
JEMB
-1.37%-1.19%
-2.50%-1.92%
-0.22%+1.55%
+2.22%+4.38%
+28.17%n/a
+7.13%n/a
Flows
VWOB
JEMB
-$5M+$106M
+$289M-$14M
+$804M+$52M
+$1.51B+$68M
+$2.71B-
+$3.75B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
VWOB
JEMB
+3.59%+3.25%
+4.20%+4.03%
+5.08%n/a
+6.39%n/a
Max drawdown
VWOB
JEMB
-2.67%-2.07%
-3.93%-3.88%
-4.71%n/a
-26.62%n/a
Max drawdown duration
VWOB
JEMB
92d79d
114d100d
58dn/a
1380dn/a
Trading data

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VWOB
JEMB
Last sale
9/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
$64.68
$52.29
Previous close
09/16/2026
$64.58
$52.23
Consolidated volume
09/16/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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JEMB
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
VWOB
JEMB
Last price
$64.68
$52.29
1D performance
+0.15%
+0.11%
AuM$6.21 B$466.74 M
E/R0.15%0.52%
Characteristics
VWOB
JEMB
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderVanguardJanus Henderson Investors
BenchmarkBloomberg USD Emerging Markets Government RIC Capped Index-
N° of holdings822229
Asset classBonds-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 31, 2013August 13, 2024
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

VWOB
Saudi Arabia
13.27%
Mexico
10.72%
Other
76.01%
JEMB
Other
100%

Sectors

VWOB
Sovereign
81.15%
Energy
8.56%
Other
10.29%
JEMB
Sovereign
46.7%
Finance
8.68%
Energy
8.53%
Other
36.09%
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Diversification

VWOB

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.77%
JEMB

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

14.81%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
VWOB
Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD
1.21%
Argentina, 5% 9jan2038, USD
0.71%
Argentina, 0.75% 9jul2030, USD
0.68%
Argentina, 3.5% 9jul2041, USD
0.58%
Pemex, 7.69% 23jan2050, USD
0.55%
Pemex, 6.7% 16feb2032, USD (C)
0.51%
Mexico, 5.5% 17aug2030, USD
0.47%
Mexico, 5.5% 17aug2030, USD
0.42%
Qatar, 5.103% 23apr2048, USD
0.40%
Qatar, 4.817% 14mar2049, USD
0.38%
Saudi Arabia, 4.5% 26oct2046, USD (3)
0.38%
Saudi Arabia, 5.125% 13jan2028, USD
0.38%
Ecuador, 6.9% 31jul2035, USD
0.37%
Saudi Arabia, 3.625% 4mar2028, USD
0.36%
Mexico, 6.25% 27aug2037, USD
0.35%
JEMB
Pemex, 6.7% 16feb2032, USD (C)
1.92%
Eskom Holdings, 8.45% 10aug2028, USD (3)
1.21%
STATE BANK LLC (Mongolia), 8.9% 25sep2028, USD
1.13%
Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD
1.12%
Ukraine, 4% 1feb2032, USD
1.02%
Sri Lanka, 3.35% 15mar2033, USD
0.98%
Pemex, 5.95% 28jan2031, USD (1)
0.92%
Zambia, 5.75% 30jun2033, USD
0.89%
Colombia, 5.625% 19feb2036, EUR
0.87%
Ecuador, 5% 31jul2040, USD
0.86%
Ghana, 5% 3jul2029, USD
0.85%
Georgia, 5.125% 28jan2031, USD
0.80%
Hungary, 6% 26sep2035, USD
0.77%
Dominican Republic, 4.875% 23sep2032, USD
0.75%
Eskom Holdings, 6.35% 10aug2028, USD (4)
0.72%
Frequently asked questions about VWOB and JEMB

How have the VWOB and JEMB ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 16, 2026, VWOB is down -0.22% year-to-date (YTD), while JEMB has returned 1.55%. That puts JEMB better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VWOB or JEMB?

Year-to-date, the VWOB ETF saw +$804M in flows, compared to +$52M for JEMB.

Which ETF is more volatile: VWOB or JEMB?

Over the past year, VWOB had a volatility of 4.2%, while JEMB experienced 4.03%.

Which ETF is bigger: VWOB or JEMB?

As of September 16, 2026, VWOB holds $6.21 B in assets under management (AUM), while JEMB manages $466.74 M.

What sectors do the VWOB and JEMB ETFs invest in?

VWOB leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Energy. Meanwhile, JEMB focuses on Sovereign, Finance and Energy.

What are the top holdings of the VWOB ETF and JEMB ETF?

VWOB top holdings include Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD, Argentina, 5% 9jan2038, USD and Argentina, 0.75% 9jul2030, USD. JEMB holds in its top three: Pemex, 6.7% 16feb2032, USD (C), Eskom Holdings, 8.45% 10aug2028, USD (3) and STATE BANK LLC (Mongolia), 8.9% 25sep2028, USD.

Which ETF is more diversified: VWOB or JEMB?

VWOB holds 932 securities with 7.77% of its assets in the top 15. JEMB has 236 securities and a top 15 weight of 14.81%.

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