# Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) — Overview

VWO · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/vwo

## Price

Last close $58.03 on Oct 16, 2026. 52-week range $52.42 – $61.44.

## Fund profile

The fund is passively managed to provide exposure to the emerging markets equity space. It holds stocks of any market capitalization.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Industry | — |
| Inception | Mar 4, 2005 |
| Assets under management | $124.0B |
| Expense ratio | 0.06% |
| Net asset value | $58.67 (as of Oct 15, 2026) |
| Distributions | Quarterly |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)?

The fund is passively managed to provide exposure to the emerging markets equity space. It holds stocks of any market capitalization.

### What is VWO's expense ratio?

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.06%. The fund is issued by Vanguard.

### How large is VWO?

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF manages $124.0B in assets and has traded since Mar 4, 2005.

### How do I buy shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)?

VWO trades commission-free with a Light Horse Securities brokerage account — from the mobile app, the web at [Light Horse Dashboard](https://portal.lighthorse.io), the trading API, or an [AI agent connected over MCP](/instructions/ai/claude). The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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