ATLASVanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.20% and the yield is 6.32%. The ten largest holdings are 3% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VWOB
| Last price | $63.78 (-0.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 63% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $63.39 – $64.89 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.4% |
| Distribution yield | 6.32% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
VWOB fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Emerging-market bonds |
| Assets under management | $6.1B |
| Expense ratio | 0.20% |
| Number of holdings | 5 |
| Portfolio turnover | 17% |
| Inception | May 31, 2013 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of index. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the bonds that make up the target index. It is non-diversified.
VWOB top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Federation | – | 0.77% |
| Qatar (State of) | – | 0.54% |
| Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) | – | 0.54% |
| Argentina (Republic of) | – | 0.48% |
| Petroleos Mexicanos | – | 0.48% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VWOB returns and risk
| Year to date | -1.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +0.5% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +9.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +1.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +2.8% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 7.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.55 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VWOB: frequently asked questions
What does VWOB invest in?
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Russian Federation (0.8%), Qatar (State of) (0.5%), Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) (0.5%), Argentina (Republic of) (0.5%), Petroleos Mexicanos (0.5%).
What is the VWOB expense ratio?
0.20% a year: about $20.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VWOB dividend yield?
6.32%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VWOB go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 63%, with a likely range (50%) of $63.39 to $64.89 from $63.78 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VWOB performed?
Year to date -1.8%, one year +0.5%, three years +9.7% a year, five years +1.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: Emerging-market bonds
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