Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VEMRX)
| Fund Assets | 162.82B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.05% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000,000 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.05 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.26% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 127.48 |
| YTD Return | 11.70% |
| 1-Year Return | 27.65% |
| 5-Year Return | 29.11% |
| 52-Week Low | 99.90 |
| 52-Week High | 128.64 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 5077 |
| Inception Date | Dec 15, 2010 |
About VEMRX
This fund provides an affordable avenue for investors to gain exposure to equity markets in developing economies. While shares from emerging nations typically exhibit more pronounced volatility compared to those in established markets, this characteristic often accompanies the possibility of greater long-term gains. Nevertheless, such investments carry intrinsic risks, notably those tied to foreign exchange rates and geopolitical shifts. This fund is a strong consideration for patient investors with a higher risk tolerance aiming to broaden their international holdings. Regarding 75% of its overall assets, the fund operates under particular investment limitations: it cannot purchase over ten percent of the voting shares of any one company, nor can it allocate more than five percent of its total assets to any single issuer's securities as a result of a purchase, unless such action is required to closely mirror the composition of its benchmark index. However, these stipulations do not extend to debt instruments issued by the U.S. government or its associated entities.
Performance
VEMRX had a total return of 27.65% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.36%.
Equivalent ETF
VEMRX 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 0.05% for VEMRX.
| 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 | $2.172 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.588 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.2912 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.0984 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.2414 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.2829 | Sep 23, 2024 |