Evidence and analysis
Latest Market Data
| Metric | Current value |
|---|---|
| Product type | ETF |
| ETF market price (USD) | $62.71 |
| Observation date | 2026-10-02 (US Eastern Time) |
| 52-week range (USD) | $62.42 – $68.41 |
| Adjusted-close return over retrieved year | -0.63% |
| Annualised observed return | -0.63% |
| Annualised daily volatility | 5.51% |
| History window | 2025-10-03 to 2026-10-02 |
| Daily observations | 251 |
Source: Yahoo Finance, retrieved 2026-10-05. ETF market prices differ from NAV. Return is computed from adjusted closes; annualisation uses 365.25 divided by elapsed calendar days. Volatility is the sample standard deviation of daily simple adjusted-close returns multiplied by √252. These are historical observations, not forecast returns. Key facts, holdings, sector weights and other older analysis retain their original source dates and were not refreshed by this market-data update.
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.