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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing

ISIN IE00B3VVMM84

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Valor Number 18575472

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Ticker VFEM

TER
0.17% p.a.
Distribution policy
Distributing
Replication
Physical
Fund size
CHF 2,517 m
Inception Date
22 May 2012
Holdings
2,271
 

Overview

Description

The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing seeks to track the FTSE Emerging index. The FTSE Emerging index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide.
 
The ETF's TER (total expense ratio) amounts to 0.17% p.a.. The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing is the largest ETF that tracks the FTSE Emerging index. The ETF replicates the performance of the underlying index by full replication (buying all the index constituents). The dividends in the ETF are distributed to the investors (Quarterly).
 
The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing is a very large ETF with 2,517m CHF assets under management. The ETF was launched on 22 May 2012 and is domiciled in Ireland.
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Basics

Data

Index
FTSE Emerging
Investment focus
Equity, Emerging Markets
Fund size
CHF 2,517 m
Total expense ratio
0.17% p.a.
Replication Physical (Full replication)
Legal structure ETF
Strategy risk Long-only
Sustainability No
Fund currency USD
Currency risk Currency unhedged
Volatility 1 year (in CHF)
16.41%
Inception/ Listing Date 22 May 2012
Distribution policy Distributing
Distribution frequency Quarterly
Fund domicile Ireland
Fund Provider Vanguard
Germany 30% tax rebate
Switzerland ESTV Reporting
Austria Tax Reporting Fund
UK UK Reporting
Indextype Total return index
Swap counterparty -
Collateral manager Vanguard Asset Management, Limited
Securities lending Yes
Securities lending counterparty J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg, S.A.

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Holdings

Below you find information about the composition of the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing.

Countries

China
27.09%
Taiwan
25.40%
India
14.48%
Brazil
4.28%
Other
28.75%
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Sectors

Technology
25.55%
Financials
20.07%
Consumer Discretionary
10.25%
Basic Materials
7.61%
Other
36.52%
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As of 28/02/2026

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Performance

The performance numbers include distributions/dividends (if there are any). By default, the total performance of the ETF is displayed.

Returns overview

YTD +0.19%
1 month -2.62%
3 months -1.30%
6 months -0.31%
1 year +13.30%
3 years +27.74%
5 years +0.34%
Since inception (MAX) +77.77%
2025 +9.97%
2024 +21.14%
2023 -2.10%
2022 -16.50%

Monthly returns in a heat map

Dividends

Current dividend yield

Current dividend yield 1.94%
Dividends (last 12 months) CHF 1.15

Historic dividend yields

Period Dividend in CHF Dividend yield in %
1 Year CHF 1.15 2.15%
2025 CHF 1.43 2.59%
2024 CHF 1.27 2.72%
2023 CHF 1.29 2.63%
2022 CHF 1.67 2.76%

Dividend yield contribution

Monthly dividends

Risque

Les rendements des ETF comprennent les paiements de dividendes (le cas échéant).
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Aperçu des risques

Volatilité 1 an 16,41%
Volatilité 3 ans 14,39%
Volatilité 5 ans 15,31%
Rendement par risque 1 an 0,81
Rendement par risque 3 ans 0,59
Rendement par risque 5 ans 0,00
Perte maximale sur 1 an -11,69%
Perte maximale sur 3 ans -18,15%
Perte maximale sur 5 ans -28,43%
Perte maximale depuis la création -33,57%

Volatilité sur 1 an

Bourse

Cotations en bourse

Cotation en bourse Monnaie de cotation Ticker Bloomberg /
Code iNAV Bloomberg
Reuters RIC /
iNAV Reuters
Market Maker
Euronext Paris EUR VFEM -
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gettex EUR VFEM -
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Stuttgart Stock Exchange EUR VFEM -
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Bolsa Mexicana de Valores MXN - VDEMN MM
VDEMN.MX
Bolsa Mexicana de Valores USD -

Borsa Italiana EUR VFEM
IVFEM

Frankfurt Stock Exchange EUR -
IVFEM

Euronext Amsterdam EUR VFEM VFEM NA
IVFEMEUR
VFEM.AS
London Stock Exchange USD VDEM VDEM LN
IVDEMUSD
VDEM.L
London Stock Exchange GBP VFEM VFEM LN
IVFEMGBP
VFEM.L
SIX Swiss Exchange CHF VFEM VFEM SW
IVFEMCHF
VFEM.S
XETRA EUR VFEM VFEM GY
IVFEMEUR
VFEM.DE

Further information

Further ETFs on the FTSE Emerging index

Fund name Fund Size in m € (AuM) TER p.a. Distribution Replication
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating 1,636 0.17% p.a. Accumulating Full replication
Franklin FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD Capitalisation 10 0.11% p.a. Accumulating Full replication

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of VFEM?

The name of VFEM is Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing.

What is the ticker of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing?

The primary ticker of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing is VFEM.

What is the ISIN of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing?

The ISIN of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing is IE00B3VVMM84.

What are the costs of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing?

The total expense ratio (TER) of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing amounts to 0.17% p.a.. These costs are withdrawn continuously from the fund assets and already included in the performance of the ETF. You don't have to pay them separately. Please have a look at our article for more information about the cost of ETFs.

Is Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing paying dividends?

Yes, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing is paying dividends. Usually, the dividend payments take place quarterly for Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing.

What's the fund size of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing?

The fund size of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing is 2,517m CHF. See the following article for more information about the size of ETFs.

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