Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF
Vanguard · FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index (AUD) · Since 2013
Annual fee
0.48%
$48/year per $10,000
Fund size
$1.9B
AUD
Dividend yield
2.3%
Quarterly · approx. as at Q2 2026
Holdings
4,754
companies
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~September 2026 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar → · View full distribution history →
VGE gives you broad exposure to emerging market economies, China, Taiwan, India and other emerging markets. Emerging markets represent a significant share of global GDP but are largely absent from standard global ETFs like VGS. The risks are higher than in developed markets: currency volatility, political instability, regulatory risk, and corporate governance concerns are all more pronounced. In 2025, VGE returned 18.32%, with returns driven by gains in Indian and Taiwanese holdings over the period. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. At 0.48% it's more expensive than VGS.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 14.0% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 3.1% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 2.5% |
| Delta Electronics Inc. | 1.1% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 1.0% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | 0.9% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | 0.8% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | 0.8% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | 0.7% |
| PDD Holdings Inc. | 0.6% |
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Approximate breakdown based on fund category.
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 23.5% |
| Financials | 15.2% |
| Health Care | 12.8% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 11.4% |
| Industrials | 10.8% |
| Communication Services | 8.6% |
| Other | 17.7% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 32.5% |
| Hong Kong | 16.8% |
| India | 15.7% |
| China | 6.6% |
| Brazil | 3.8% |
| South Africa | 3.4% |
| Other / cash | 21.2% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Data as at Q2 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Source: fund manager fact sheets.
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VGE gives you broad exposure to emerging market economies, China, Taiwan, India and other emerging markets.
VGE's annual management fee is 0.48% p.a. ($48 per $10,000 invested).
VGE pays distributions quarterly. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.