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VDEM ETF · Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF
The VDEM Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: FTSE Emerging Index. The VDEM ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 2,271 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Share class
Dist
USD
Real-time data unavailable for VDEM
LIVE
CLOSED
This fund is part ofEmerging Market Blended Cap1M perf.-5.88%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
-5.54%
1M flows
+€1.6M
AuM
€2.8B
E/R
0.17%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
VDEM
N/A
Performance & flows
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December 15, 2025 → March 13, 2026
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VDEM
$75.55
+2.40%
Emerging Market Blended Cap
+7.48%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.54%  | +2.40%  | +24.09% | +53.14% | +20.03% | -6.74% | +0.97% | +0.97% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$75.57
1D NAV change
-1.26%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
2271
Inception date
5/22/2012
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Netherlands
Norway (Qualified Investor)
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Share class info
USD distributing
Total AuM of fund
€4.47B
Decimalisation of shares
No
Investment strategy
The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF seeks to track the performance of the index, a market capitalisation-weighted index of large- and mid-cap companies in multiple emerging markets in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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1M perf.
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E/R
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-5.63%
E/R
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +2.40% | +24.09% | +53.14% | +20.03% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
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3
4
5
6
7
PRIIPS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Countries
Taiwan
23.02%
India
16.76%
Cayman Islands
15.61%
China
13.81%
Brazil
4.58%
South Africa
3.74%
Saudi Arabia
3.49%
Mexico
2.34%
Unavailable
1.82%
Other
14.83%
Sectors
Information Technology
23.76%
Financials
20.35%
Consumer Discretionary
11.13%
Communication Services
8.66%
Materials
7.44%
Industrials
5.63%
Energy
4.23%
Consumer Staples
3.56%
Unavailable
8.43%
Other
6.80%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2271
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
TWN SEMICONT MAN
TENCENT HOLDINGS
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD
HDFC BANK
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES
CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
MEDIATEK INC
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XIAOMI CORP
ICICI BANK
PINDUODUO INC ADR
DELTA ELECTRONIC
INDUSTRIAL COMMERC BK CHINA
MEITUAN
INFOSYS ORD AU
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VDEM ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
VDEM’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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68.50% of holdings have positive scoring
33.36% of holdings have negative scoring
19.04%
35.82%
13.64%
25.65%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
FTSE Emerging Net Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
TAWALENU Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
279
Total AuM
€3.78T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1363%
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Frequently asked questions about VDEM
What does Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF, VDEM, invest in?
VDEM is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Emerging markets Equities.
Which benchmark or index does VDEM replicate?
VDEM tracks the FTSE Emerging Net Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VDEM?
VDEM carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.17%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VDEM launched?
VDEM was introduced to the market on May 22, 2012. It trades on Netherlands, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of VDEM?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF, VDEM, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
Does VDEM have multiple share classes?
Yes, VDEM 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 VDEM?
VDEM oversees €2.8B in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has VDEM performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, VDEM returned -5.54% over the past month, 2.40% over the last three months and 0.97% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VDEM?
As of March 13, 2026, VDEM recorded net flows of +€1.5M over the last month and +€71M year-to-date.
Does VDEM distribute dividends?
VDEM follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 13, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.32%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VDEM?
As of January 31, 2026, VDEM has significant geographic allocations in Taiwan, India and Cayman Islands.
In which sector or theme does VDEM invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, VDEM focuses largely on Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does VDEM hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, VDEM holds 2271 positions in its portfolio, with 31.18% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VDEM?
As of January 31, 2026, VDEM top three holdings include TWN SEMICONT MAN, TENCENT HOLDINGS and ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD.
What is the base currency of VDEM?
The base currency of VDEM is USD.
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