Vaneck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF vs Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF
Overlap is calculated from each fund's full published holdings list. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
Vaneck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF
VanEck
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF
Vanguard
Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations.
EMKT and VGE are both Global Broad Market ETFs: EMKT tracks the and VGE tracks the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index (AUD). VGE has the lower management fee (0.48% vs 0.69% p.a.). Holdings overlap is approximately 23% (full holdings data).
Key differences at a glance
Neither EMKT nor VGE is the "right" pick for everyone; it comes down to what you want from the holding. Where they differ most:
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
VGE has the lower management fee - the one objective "cheaper" axis.
VGE is the larger fund. Larger is not inherently better, but greater scale can support tighter spreads and lower closure risk.
VGE spreads exposure across more holdings (EMKT 212, VGE 4,754); the other is more concentrated. Neither is inherently better - it depends on whether you want breadth or a focused tilt.
EMKT distributes approximately 2.61% and VGE approximately 2.3%; EMKT carries the higher estimated distribution yield. A higher yield may suit an income focus; a lower one may suit a growth or tax-efficiency focus. Yields are estimates and are not guaranteed; past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Green highlights the factually lower fee or higher scale/income figure. Performance is never highlighted. Data from issuer disclosures, reviewed quarterly.
Yield figures are estimates based on recent distributions and may vary. Past distributions are not a reliable indicator of future distributions.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Top shared holdings ranked by overlap contribution, the smaller of each company's weight in the two funds. Basis: full holdings data.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures.
EMKT top holdings
VGE top holdings
Sector weights for EMKT and VGEare approximate, inferred from the fund's category.
EMKT sectors
VGE sectors
Geographic weights for EMKTare approximate, inferred from the fund's category.
EMKT geography
VGE geography
Whether EMKT or VGE fits comes down to your goals, time horizon and what you already hold. The clearest differences are summarised near the top of this page, with the full data below.
EMKT and VGE have approximately 23% holdings overlap, based on each fund's full published holdings list. This is considered low overlap.
VGE has the lower management fee. EMKT charges 0.69% per year ($69 per year on a $10,000 investment) and VGE charges 0.48% per year ($48 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $21 per year per $10,000 invested.
EMKT (Vaneck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF) manages approximately $646.31M and VGE (Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF) manages approximately $1.9B. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee.
You can hold both, but with approximately 23% estimated holdings overlap the two funds hold mostly different companies, so they can be more complementary. Whether that suits you depends on your own objectives.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. EMKT charges 0.69% and VGE charges 0.48%, so VGE has the lower management fee, and they have approximately 23% estimated holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors above and consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination.
General information only.This comparison and the ETFLens tools on this page provide general information about two exchange-traded funds and do not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial product or investment advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Holdings overlap is calculated from each fund's published holdings (full lists where the issuer publishes one, listed top holdings otherwise), and fee data is sourced from fund manager PDS documents and updated quarterly. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), and seek advice from a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser, before making investment decisions.
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