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VFEA ETF · Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF
The VFEA Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: FTSE Emerging Index. The VFEA ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 2,283 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Share class
Acc
USD
Real-time data unavailable for VFEA
LIVE
CLOSED
This fund is part ofEmerging Market Blended Cap1M perf.-1.45%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
-1.10%
1M flows
+€37M
AuM
€1.93B
TER
0.1734%
Rating
VFEA
N/A
Performance & flows
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April 1, 2026 → July 1, 2026
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VFEA
$86.93
+9.85%
Emerging Market Blended Cap
+18.49%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.10%  | +9.85%  | +22.90% | +59.30%  | +27.55% | +0.84% | +0.84% | +10.09% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
7/1/2026
$86.93
1D NAV change
+0.84%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
2283
Inception date
9/24/2019
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Liechtenstein
Ireland
Italy
United Kingdom
Mexico
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Share class info
USD capitalizing
Total AuM of fund
€5.06B
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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TER
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +9.85% | +22.90% | +59.30% | +27.55% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
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PRIIPS
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Exposure
Countries
Taiwan
32.28%
China
24.66%
India
15.17%
Brazil
4.30%
South Africa
3.28%
Saudi Arabia
3.17%
Mexico
2.26%
Thailand
1.53%
Unavailable
1.63%
Other
11.71%
Sectors
Technology
36.44%
Finance
21.55%
Non-Energy Materials
8.35%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
7.51%
Industrials
6.17%
Energy
4.32%
Consumer Cyclicals
3.94%
Healthcare
2.98%
Unavailable
1.63%
Other
7.11%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2283
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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VFEA
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
€4.34T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1349%
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| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
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VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | €163.05B |
Frequently asked questions about VFEA
What does Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF, VFEA, invest in?
VFEA is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Emerging markets Equities.
Which benchmark or index does VFEA replicate?
VFEA tracks the FTSE Emerging Net Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VFEA?
VFEA carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.1734%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VFEA launched?
VFEA was introduced to the market on September 24, 2019. It trades on Liechtenstein, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of VFEA?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF, VFEA, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
Does VFEA have multiple share classes?
Yes, VFEA 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 VFEA?
VFEA oversees €1.93B in assets as of July 1, 2026.
How has VFEA performed lately?
Based on data from July 1, 2026, VFEA returned -1.10% over the past month, 9.85% over the last three months and 10.09% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VFEA?
As of July 1, 2026, VFEA recorded net flows of +€37M over the last month and +€355M year-to-date.
Does VFEA distribute dividends?
VFEA follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of VFEA?
As of May 31, 2026, VFEA has significant geographic allocations in Taiwan, China and India.
In which sector or theme does VFEA invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, VFEA focuses largely on Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials.
How many securities does VFEA hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, VFEA holds 2283 positions in its portfolio, with 32.91% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VFEA?
As of May 31, 2026, VFEA top three holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd..
What is the base currency of VFEA?
The base currency of VFEA is USD.
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