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VDEA ETF · Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF
The VDEA Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Sovereign and Quasi Sov Index. The VDEA ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 1,456 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Share class
Acc
USD
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This fund is part ofEmerging Markets Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-2.21%
Last price
$62.00
1M perf.
-1.46%
1M flows
+€6.1M
AuM
€666M
E/R
0.23%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
VDEA
$62.00
Performance & flows
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January 6, 2026 → April 6, 2026
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VDEA
$62.07
-0.96%
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bonds
-1.69%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.46%  | -0.96%  | +10.30% | +25.42% | +11.79% | +0.48% | +0.48% | -0.92% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/6/2026
$62.08
1D NAV change
-0.02%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
1456
Inception date
2/19/2019
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Norway (Qualified Investor)
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Product type
Benchmark
Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Sovereign and Quasi Sov Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
USD capitalizing
Total AuM of fund
€1.22B
Decimalisation of shares
No
Investment strategy
The Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF seeks to track the performance of the Index, a widely recognised benchmark designed to reflect the total universe of US Dollar-denominated publically-traded debt (with maturities greater than one year and which have a minimum issue size of US$500 million) issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign emerging market issuers. Quasi-sovereign issuers include entities that are government guaranteed and/or sponsored, entities that are more than 50% government owned and local authorities.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -0.96% | +10.30% | +25.42% | +11.79% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
1
2
3
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7
PRIIPS
1
2
3
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5
6
7
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Exposure
Countries
Saudi Arabia
8.98%
USA
8.12%
Mexico
6.54%
United Arab Emirates
6.30%
Argentina
5.08%
Indonesia
4.91%
Turkey
4.07%
China
3.13%
Unavailable
9.98%
Other
42.89%
Sectors
Sovereign
53.40%
Oil and gas extraction and refining
8.99%
Banks
4.21%
Power
3.30%
Municipal
2.85%
Holding companies
1.72%
Financial markets
1.50%
Non-ferrous metals
1.11%
Unavailable
17.91%
Other
5.00%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1456
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD
USL2660VAA37
Argentina, Bonos 4.125% 9jul2035, USD
Argentina, 0.75% 9jul2030, USD
Argentina, 0% 9jan2038, USD
Argentina, Bonos 0.75% 9jul2030, USD
Argentina, Bonos 5% 9jan2038, USD
Argentina, 3.5% 9jul2041, USD
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Pemex, 7.69% 23jan2050, USD
Pemex, 6.7% 16feb2032, USD
Argentina, Bonos 5% 31oct2027, USD (1-D)
Qatar, 4.817% 14mar2049, USD
Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia, 5.125% 13jan2028, USD
Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia, 4.5% 26oct2046, USD
Ecuador, 5.5% 31jul2035, USD
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Sovereign and Quasi Sov Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
BESQTRUU Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer
Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
295
Total AuM
€3.77T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1359%
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Frequently asked questions about VDEA
What does Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF, VDEA, invest in?
VDEA is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Emerging markets Mixed Ratings Government Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does VDEA replicate?
VDEA tracks the Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Sovereign and Quasi Sov Total Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VDEA?
VDEA carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.23%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VDEA launched?
VDEA was introduced to the market on February 19, 2019. It trades on Norway (Qualified Investor), among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of VDEA?
Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF, VDEA, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
Does VDEA have multiple share classes?
Yes, VDEA is available in multiple share classes, which may differ by distribution policy (e.g., accumulating vs. distributing), currency or hedging. Explore the different share classes .
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VDEA?
VDEA oversees €666M in assets as of April 6, 2026.
How has VDEA performed lately?
Based on data from April 6, 2026, VDEA returned -1.46% over the past month, -0.96% over the last three months and -0.92% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VDEA?
As of April 6, 2026, VDEA recorded net flows of +€6.2M over the last month and +€41M year-to-date.
Does VDEA distribute dividends?
VDEA follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of VDEA?
As of February 28, 2026, VDEA has significant geographic allocations in Saudi Arabia, USA and Mexico.
In which sector or theme does VDEA invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, VDEA focuses largely on Sovereign, Oil and gas extraction and refining and Banks.
How many securities does VDEA hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, VDEA holds 1456 positions in its portfolio, with 6.65% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VDEA?
As of February 28, 2026, VDEA top three holdings include Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD, USL2660VAA37 and Argentina, Bonos 4.125% 9jul2035, USD.
What is the base currency of VDEA?
The base currency of VDEA is USD.
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