Evidence and analysis
Latest Market Data
| Metric | Current value |
|---|---|
| Product type | ETF |
| Regular market price (USD) | $66.13 |
| Market-price date | 2026-08-14 (US Eastern Time) |
| 52-week range (USD) | $65.00 – $68.41 |
| 1-year adjusted-close return | +5.99% |
| Annualised daily volatility (1 year) | 5.36% |
Source: Yahoo Finance, retrieved 15 August 2026. The regular market price is an exchange-market price and is not the fund NAV. The one-year return is calculated from the first to the last adjusted close in the retrieved one-year daily series; annualised volatility is the sample standard deviation of daily log returns multiplied by √252.
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF
The Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) provides exposure to US-dollar-denominated sovereign bonds issued by emerging market governments. It tracks the Bloomberg USD Emerging Markets Government RIC Capped Index.
Key Features:
- EM Sovereign Debt: Exposure to US-dollar-denominated government bonds from emerging markets
- Diversified Country Coverage: Holdings across multiple emerging market countries
- Yield Advantage: Typically offers higher yields than developed market government bonds
- Credit Quality: Investment-grade and high-yield sovereign bonds
Expense Ratio: 0.20%
Number of Holdings: ~200+ sovereign bonds from emerging market governments
Portfolio Context:
VWOB maps to 6 Fidelity funds including Asian Bond, EM Debt, and China High Yield funds.
This ETF is part of the Vanguard ETF Portfolio vs Equivalent Fidelity Funds comparison, where it serves as the Vanguard equivalent for one or more Fidelity funds.
Portfolio Composition
| Bond Type | Weight |
|---|---|
| Sovereign Bonds | ~85% |
| Government-Related | ~15% |
Credit Quality: ~60% investment-grade (BBB or higher), ~40% high-yield
Average Duration: ~8–10 years
Top Countries: Mexico, Indonesia, China, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Philippines, Colombia, UAE, South Africa
Note: This is an informational overview for educational purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consider your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and fees before investing.