Vanguard Emerging Mkts Govt Bd Idx Instl (VGIVX)
| Fund Assets | 6.76B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 27.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.88% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.59% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 27.02 |
| YTD Return | 1.91% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.05% |
| 5-Year Return | 11.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.07 |
| 52-Week High | 27.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.36 |
| Holdings | 923 |
| Inception Date | Feb 11, 2015 |
About VGIVX
This investment vehicle provides access to the government bond segment of developing economies within the global fixed-income market. Its objective is to closely replicate the performance of an index comprising sovereign debt from these growth-oriented nations. Like all fixed-income offerings, it faces interest rate risk; a rise in rates typically causes bond prices to fall, consequently reducing the fund’s net asset value (NAV). Furthermore, it carries the specific risks associated with emerging markets, where government bonds are generally more susceptible to price swings and less readily convertible to cash than those from developed nations. Broader international risks, such as country-specific or regional instabilities, are also relevant. However, because all its holdings are exclusively in U.S. dollar-denominated debt, it eliminates foreign exchange risk for U.S.-based investors. This fund could be an appropriate choice for patient investors with a higher tolerance for risk who seek to enhance the diversification of their bond portfolios over the long term.
Performance
VGIVX had a total return of 9.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.08%.
Equivalent ETF
VGIVX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VWOB, the Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.15% compared to 0.08% for VGIVX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VWOB | Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | 0.15% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VGAVX | Admiral Shares | 0.20% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.1283 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.1304 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.130 | May 4, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.1344 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.1304 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.1378 | Feb 3, 2026 |