Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VEMAX)
| Fund Assets | 158.40B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.13% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.71% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.18% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 44.97 |
| YTD Return | -1.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.86% |
| 5-Year Return | 17.97% |
| 52-Week Low | 33.54 |
| 52-Week High | 48.89 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5042 |
| Inception Date | Jun 23, 2006 |
About VEMAX
This fund offers investors a low-cost way to gain equity exposure to emerging markets. Stocks of companies in emerging markets tend to be more volatile than those in developed countries, which could imply the potential for greater long-term returns. Along with this potential, however, come risks such as currency and political risks. Long-term, risk-tolerant investors who want to diversify their international portfolio may wish to consider this fund.With respect to 75% of its total assets, the fund may not: (1) purchase more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer or (2) purchase securities of any issuer if, as a result, more than 5% of the fund’s total assets would be invested in that issuer’s securities; except as may be necessary to approximate the composition of its target index. This limitation does not apply to obligations of the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities.
Performance
VEMAX had a total return of 16.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.64%.
Equivalent ETF
VEMAX 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 0.13% for VEMAX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VWO | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% |
Top 10 Holdings
26.99% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 12.71% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 3.44% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 2.74% |
| Slcmt1142 | n/a | 2.16% |
| Mktliq 12/31/2049 | n/a | 1.83% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 0.93% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | RELIANCE | 0.88% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | 2317 | 0.78% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 2454 | 0.76% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | 0939 | 0.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.8518 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.2261 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.1095 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.0333 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.8802 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.1063 | Sep 23, 2024 |