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Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF
VWOB performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.95% | +0.39% | +0.67% | +11.29% | +29.55% | +12.28% |
| Flows | +$21M | +$226M | +$395M | +$1.02B | +$2.27B | +$3.62B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg USD Emerging Markets Government RIC Capped Total Return 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 | 915 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 31, 2013 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 915
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +5.60% | +3.95% | +5.25% | +6.34% |
Max drawdown | -3.93% | -3.93% | -7.12% | -26.79% |
Max drawdown duration | 70d | 70d | 122d | 1384d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 43d | 984d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VWOB?
VWOB is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VWOB track?
VWOB tracks the Bloomberg USD Emerging Markets Government RIC Capped Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VWOB invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Emerging markets Mixed Ratings Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: EM Government Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of VWOB?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VWOB is 0.15%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VWOB launched?
VWOB was launched on May 31, 2013, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VWOB?
VWOB is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VWOB?
As of April 28, 2026, VWOB manages $6.02 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VWOB performed recently?
As of April 28, 2026, VWOB delivered a return of 2.95% over the past month (1M performance), 0.39% over the past three months (3M), and 0.67% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VWOB?
As of April 28, 2026, VWOB has seen net flows of +$21M in the past month (1M flow) and +$395M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VWOB pay dividends?
As of April 28, 2026, VWOB has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 5.85%.
How many holdings are in VWOB
As of March 31, 2026, VWOB holds 915 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VWOB?
As of March 31, 2026, VWOB holds 915 securities, with 7.85% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VWOB?
As of March 31, 2026, VWOB holds a portfolio of 915 underlyings, with its largest positions including Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD, Argentina, 0.75% 9jul2030, USD and Argentina, 0% 9jan2038, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VWOB invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VWOB has its largest geographic exposures in USA, Saudi Arabia and Mexico.
What sectors or themes does VWOB focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, VWOB is primarily exposed to Sovereign and Oil and gas extraction and refining.
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