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VDET ETF · Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF
The VDET 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 VDET ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 1,450 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Share class
Dist
USD
Last update Yesterday at 2:53 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofEmerging Markets Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-0.29%
Last price
CHF 35.46
-19.22%
1M perf.
+0.50%
1M flows
-€27M
AuM
€579M
TER
0.23%
Rating
VDET
CHF 35.46
-19.22%
Performance & flows
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VDET
$43.83
+2.89%
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bonds
+2.62%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.50%  | +2.89% | +8.11%  | +28.05% | +12.14% | -0.17% | -0.17% | +1.95% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
7/3/2026
$43.83
1D NAV change
+0.01%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
1450
Inception date
12/6/2016
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Mexico (Qualified Investor)
Netherlands
Norway (Qualified Investor)
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
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
USD distributing
Total AuM of fund
€1.34B
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 | +2.89% | +8.11% | +28.05% | +12.14% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
1
2
3
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5
6
7
PRIIPS
1
2
3
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6
7
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Exposure
Countries
Saudi Arabia
8.65%
Mexico
6.45%
United Arab Emirates
6.34%
Argentina
5.24%
Indonesia
4.63%
Turkey
3.92%
Qatar
2.82%
Chile
2.70%
Unavailable
19.88%
Other
39.38%
Sectors
Sovereign
52.31%
Oil and gas extraction and refining
8.86%
Banks
3.94%
Power
2.98%
Municipal
2.98%
Holding companies
1.65%
Financial markets
1.49%
Non-ferrous metals
1.06%
Unavailable
19.88%
Other
4.86%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1450
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 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, 4.5% 26oct2046, USD
Ecuador, 5.5% 31jul2035, USD
Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia, 3.625% 4mar2028, USD
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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VDET
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of June 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
304
Total AuM
€4.33T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1349%
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Frequently asked questions about VDET
What does Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF, VDET, invest in?
VDET is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Emerging markets Mixed Ratings Government Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does VDET replicate?
VDET 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 VDET?
VDET carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.23%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VDET launched?
VDET was introduced to the market on December 6, 2016. It trades on Liechtenstein, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of VDET?
Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF, VDET, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
Does VDET have multiple share classes?
Yes, VDET 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 VDET?
VDET oversees €579M in assets as of July 3, 2026.
How has VDET performed lately?
Based on data from July 3, 2026, VDET returned 0.50% over the past month, 2.89% over the last three months and 1.95% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VDET?
As of July 3, 2026, VDET recorded net flows of -€28M over the last month and -€29M year-to-date.
Does VDET distribute dividends?
VDET follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 3, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.90%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VDET?
As of May 31, 2026, VDET has significant geographic allocations in Saudi Arabia, Mexico and United Arab Emirates.
In which sector or theme does VDET invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, VDET focuses largely on Sovereign, Oil and gas extraction and refining and Banks.
How many securities does VDET hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, VDET holds 1450 positions in its portfolio, with 6.76% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VDET?
As of May 31, 2026, VDET top three holdings include Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD, USL2660VAA37 and Argentina, Bonos 4.125% 9jul2035, USD.
What is the base currency of VDET?
The base currency of VDET is USD.
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