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Vanguard Emerging Markets ex-China ETF
VEXC performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 20, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.24% | +3.69% | +20.27% | +22.43% | ||
| Flows | +$19M | +$19M | +$168M | +$208M | - | - |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Emerging Markets ex-China ETF is built to track the FTSE Emerging ex-China GTR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 1000 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 1, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,000
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.87% | +17.98% | ||
Max drawdown | -5.38% | -12.39% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 15d | 50d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | 18d | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VEXC?
VEXC is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VEXC track?
VEXC tracks the FTSE Emerging ex-China GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VEXC invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Emerging markets ex-China Equities. It is part of the segment: EM Large & Mid Cap.
What is the expense ratio of VEXC?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VEXC is 0.07%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VEXC launched?
VEXC was launched on October 1, 2025, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VEXC?
VEXC is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VEXC?
As of October 20, 2026, VEXC manages $281.04 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VEXC performed recently?
As of October 20, 2026, VEXC delivered a return of -4.24% over the past month (1M performance), 3.69% over the past three months (3M), and 20.27% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VEXC?
As of October 20, 2026, VEXC has seen net flows of +$19M in the past month (1M flow) and +$168M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VEXC pay dividends?
As of October 20, 2026, VEXC has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.03%.
How many holdings are in VEXC
As of August 31, 2026, VEXC holds 1000 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VEXC?
As of August 31, 2026, VEXC holds 1000 securities, with 36.45% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VEXC?
As of August 31, 2026, VEXC holds a portfolio of 1000 underlyings, with its largest positions including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., MediaTek, Inc. and Delta Electronics, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VEXC invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, VEXC has its largest geographic exposures in Taiwan and India.
What sectors or themes does VEXC focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, VEXC is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials.
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