VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
VS
EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
It's a tie across 9 categories
These ETFs are evenly matched across 9 categories
VWO wins: Expense Ratio, Dividend Yield, Assets Under Mgmt, Holdings | EEM wins: 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return, YTD Return | Tie: Beta
MetricVWOEEM
Cost
Expense Ratio0.08%0.68%
Performance
1-Year Return13.85%14.52%
3-Year Return2.45%2.85%
5-Year Return5.15%5.42%
YTD Return5.62%5.82%
Income
Dividend Yield2.82%2.35%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$84B$18B
Holdings5,8541,240
Risk
Beta0.860.88

Top Holdings

VWO Top Holdings

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

EEM Top Holdings

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

Fund Details

DetailVWOEEM
IssuerVanguardBlackRock
CategoryEmerging MarketsEmerging Markets
BenchmarkFTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A InclMSCI Emerging Markets
Inception Date2005-03-042003-04-07

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VWO or EEM a better investment?
It depends on your goals. VWO (Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.08% and a 5-year return of 5.15%. EEM (iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.68% and a 5-year return of 5.42%. Compare the metrics above to decide which fits your strategy.
What is the expense ratio difference between VWO and EEM?
VWO charges 0.08% while EEM charges 0.68%. That's a difference of 0.60 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $60 per year.
Which has better returns, VWO or EEM?
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 VWO and EEM?
Yes, many investors hold both. VWO tracks the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Incl while EEM tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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