Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Investor Shares (VEIEX)
| Fund Assets | 116.44B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.29% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 8.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.82 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.60% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.93% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 31.33 |
| YTD Return | 12.28% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.65% |
| 5-Year Return | 32.95% |
| 52-Week Low | 25.56 |
| 52-Week High | 31.62 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5007 |
| Inception Date | May 4, 1994 |
About VEIEX
The Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Investor Shares is a mutual fund that tracks the performance of emerging market stocks. Its primary function is to provide a broad and diversified exposure to large-, mid-, and small-cap companies located in emerging economies around the world. The fund utilizes an indexing investment strategy, sampling the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index to mirror its key characteristics. This approach allows investors to tap into a wide range of sectors and industries, including technology, energy, and financial services, across markets such as Taiwan, China, and India. The fund plays a significant role in the financial market by offering low-cost access to emerging markets, which can be subject to geopolitical risks but also offer growth potential. Its cost-effective structure and broad portfolio make it a significant player in the diversified emerging markets category.
Performance
VEIEX had a total return of 11.65% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.10%.
Equivalent ETF
VEIEX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VWO, the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.07% compared to 0.29% for VEIEX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VWO | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% |
Top 10 Holdings
23.87% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 8.20% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.14% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 2.58% |
| Mktliq 12/31/2049 | n/a | 1.76% |
| Slcmt1142 | n/a | 1.49% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 1.37% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | RELIANCE | 1.18% |
| Xiaomi Corporation | 1810 | 1.18% |
| Meituan | 3690 | 1.02% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ICICIBANK | 0.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.072 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.0142 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.6596 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.0702 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.0925 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.0109 | Mar 18, 2024 |