Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VEMAX)
| Fund Assets | 162.82B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.13% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.19 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.40% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.18% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 50.38 |
| YTD Return | 11.66% |
| 1-Year Return | 27.55% |
| 5-Year Return | 28.71% |
| 52-Week Low | 39.50 |
| 52-Week High | 50.84 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5077 |
| Inception Date | Jun 23, 2006 |
About VEMAX
This investment vehicle provides shareholders with an economical avenue for gaining exposure to the equity markets of developing nations. While stocks from emerging economies often display greater price fluctuations compared to those in established countries, this heightened volatility offers the potential for superior long-term capital appreciation. However, it also introduces inherent risks, including exchange rate instability and geopolitical uncertainties. Consequently, it is best suited for patient investors with a higher risk tolerance who aim to broaden their global portfolio's reach. Regarding 75% of its total holdings, the fund operates under specific concentration limits. It is generally prohibited from acquiring more than 10% of the voting shares of any single company, nor can it allocate over 5% of its entire asset base to the securities of a lone issuer. An exception to these rules applies if such investments are necessary to accurately replicate the composition of its benchmark index. These restrictions do not, however, extend to obligations issued by the U.S. government or its associated entities.
Performance
VEMAX had a total return of 27.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.24%.
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 0.06% compared to 0.13% for VEMAX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VWO | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.06% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.33% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 14.09% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 3.14% |
| Slcmt1142 | n/a | 2.66% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 2.46% |
| Mktliq 12/31/2049 | n/a | 1.37% |
| Delta Electronics, Inc. | 2308 | 1.13% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 2454 | 1.02% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | RELIANCE | 0.86% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | 0939 | 0.82% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 0.77% |
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 |