EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
VS
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
It's a tie across 9 categories
These ETFs are evenly matched across 9 categories
EEM wins: 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return, YTD Return | VWO wins: Expense Ratio, Dividend Yield, Assets Under Mgmt, Holdings | Tie: Beta
MetricEEMVWO
Cost
Expense Ratio0.68%0.08%
Performance
1-Year Return14.52%13.85%
3-Year Return2.85%2.45%
5-Year Return5.42%5.15%
YTD Return5.82%5.62%
Income
Dividend Yield2.35%2.82%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$18B$84B
Holdings1,2405,854
Risk
Beta0.880.86

Top Holdings

EEM Top Holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor9.8%
Samsung Electronics3.5%
Tencent Holdings3.2%
Alibaba Group2.5%
Reliance Industries1.5%

VWO Top Holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor7.5%
Tencent Holdings3.8%
Alibaba Group2.2%
Reliance Industries1.8%
Samsung Electronics1.5%

Fund Details

DetailEEMVWO
IssuerBlackRockVanguard
CategoryEmerging MarketsEmerging Markets
BenchmarkMSCI Emerging MarketsFTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Incl
Inception Date2003-04-072005-03-04

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EEM or VWO a better investment?
It depends on your goals. EEM (iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.68% and a 5-year return of 5.42%. VWO (Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.08% and a 5-year return of 5.15%. VWO dominates on cost. EEM has higher liquidity.
What is the expense ratio difference between EEM and VWO?
EEM charges 0.68% while VWO charges 0.08%. That's a difference of 0.60 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $60 per year.
Which has better returns, EEM or VWO?
Over the past year, EEM delivered higher returns (14.52% vs 13.85%). Over 5 years, EEM leads with 5.42% annualized.
Can I hold both EEM and VWO?
Yes, many investors hold both. EEM tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets while VWO tracks the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Incl. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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