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VDET
IE00BZ163L38
Passive ETFFixed Income

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 1,456 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Share class
Dist
USD
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This fund is part ofEmerging Markets Aggregate Bonds1M perf.-2.21%
Last price
CHF 34.53
1M perf.
-1.46%
1M flows
-€13M
AuM
€550M
E/R
0.23%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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VDET
CHF 34.53

Performance & flows

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January 6, 2026 → April 6, 2026
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VDET
$43.22
-0.96%
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bonds
-1.69%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-1.46%
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-0.96%
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+10.30%
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+25.42%
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+11.79%
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+0.48%
+0.48%
-0.92%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
IE00BZ163L38
AuM
€550M
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E/R
0.23%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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NAV
4/6/2026
$43.22
1D NAV change
-0.02%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
1456
Inception date
12/6/2016
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Finland
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Sweden
Spain
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
Benchmark
Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Sovereign and Quasi Sov Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
USD distributing 
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

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Returns
-0.96%
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+10.30%
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+25.42%
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+11.79%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
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PRIIPS
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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
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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 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 Finland, 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 €550M in assets as of April 6, 2026.

How has VDET performed lately?

Based on data from April 6, 2026, VDET 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 VDET?

As of April 6, 2026, VDET recorded net flows of -€13M over the last month and -€43M year-to-date.

Does VDET distribute dividends?

VDET follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 6, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.98%.

What are the main country or region exposures of VDET?

As of February 28, 2026, VDET has significant geographic allocations in Saudi Arabia, USA and Mexico.

In which sector or theme does VDET invest in?

As of February 28, 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 February 28, 2026, VDET holds 1456 positions in its portfolio, with 6.65% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in VDET?

As of February 28, 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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