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VEA vs VWO

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF SharesVanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Index Fund ETF Shares
MetricVEAVWO
Price$71.05$59.87
Day Change %-0.52%-0.42%
Expense Ratio0.03%✓0.06%
AUM$323.82B✓$168.36B
Dividend Yield2.49%✓2.29%
52-Week High$74.04$61.54
52-Week Low$58.82$52.20
50-Day Avg$71.94$59.76
200-Day Avg$68.51$57.76
Inception YearN/AN/A
Asset ClassEquitiesFinancials
ExchangeARCXARCX

Top Holdings

VEA

1
005930.KQ2.61%

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

2
000660.KQ2.01%

SK hynix Inc

3
ASML.AS1.96%

ASML Holding NV

4
HSBA.L1.05%

HSBC Holdings PLC

5
ROP.SW0.92%

Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new

VWO

1
2330.TW14.72%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

2
0700.HK2.90%

Tencent Holdings Ltd

3
9988.HK2.19%

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares

4
2454.TW1.47%

MediaTek Inc

5
2308.TW0.90%

Delta Electronics Inc

Sector Allocation

VEA

Real Estate2.4%
Consumer Cyclical7.4%
Basic Materials7.6%
Consumer Defensive5.3%
Technology15.5%

VWO

Real Estate2.1%
Consumer Cyclical9.9%
Basic Materials7.9%
Consumer Defensive3.3%
Technology31.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, VEA or VWO?

VEA is cheaper: it charges 0.03% per year in expenses, versus 0.06% for VWO. The expense ratio is the annual fee a fund deducts from its assets.

Which pays a higher dividend, VEA or VWO?

VEA currently pays the higher dividend yield: 2.49%, versus 2.29% for VWO. Yields move with prices and payouts.

Which fund is bigger, VEA or VWO?

VEA is the bigger fund, with $323.82B in assets under management (the total money invested in the fund), versus $168.36B for VWO. Larger funds usually trade with tighter spreads.

Should I buy VEA or VWO?

There is no single right answer for every investor. Compare the expense ratios, dividend yields, and what each fund actually holds (see the tables above). When two funds track very similar markets, the cheaper one usually wins over long holding periods. This page is information, not investment advice.

Data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep and may be delayed or incomplete. Holdings and sector weights are not available for every fund. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always verify data with the fund provider before making investment decisions.