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Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

63.70 USD
+0.39
0.62%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
0.62%
5 days
-1.36%
1 month
-1.12%
3 months
-3.92%
6 months
0.30%
Year to date
0.82%
1 year
-0.47%
5 years
-21.61%
10 years
-17.00%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

38% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 51 | Existing positions closed: 37

34% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 149 | Existing positions reduced: 111

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.93B [Q2] → $4.22B (+$290M) [Q3]

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 342 [Q2] → 356 (+14) [Q3]

3.26% less ownership

Funds ownership: 79.32% [Q2] → 76.06% (-3.26%) [Q3]

6% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 17 [Q2] → 16 (-1) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VWOB.

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
ETF Trends
3 weeks ago
Emerging Market Bonds Stay Resilient While Equities Falter
With a new U.S. presidential administration coming in 2025, the uncertainty of the impact on emerging markets (EM) assets appears to be causing investors to head for the exits on EM equities. Bonds, on the other hand, appear to remain resilient.
Emerging Market Bonds Stay Resilient While Equities Falter
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Fundamentals Increase Institutional Demand for EM Bonds
Improving fundamentals are emboldening institutional money managers to take on more emerging market bonds. In a true sign of a risk-on sentiment, these managers are adding the riskiest of bonds in EM countries.
Fundamentals Increase Institutional Demand for EM Bonds
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Subsiding Election Angst Could Benefit Emerging Market Bonds
Emerging market (EM) assets are benefiting from a post-election rally as investors are now more clear on what the incoming presidential administration will look like. In the meantime, if emerging market assets continue trending higher, consider bond exposure.
Subsiding Election Angst Could Benefit Emerging Market Bonds
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month ago
International Bonds Gain Traction, But Caution Warranted for EM
International bonds offer ingress into debt issue diversification overseas, but some caution is warranted given that a U.S. election is forthcoming. As such, it may be best to stick with developed markets, but the bold can always consider emerging markets to appease their risk appetite.
International Bonds Gain Traction, But Caution Warranted for EM
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
$100,000 Invested in These 3 Vanguard ETFs Could Pay You $5,400 in Annual Income
Income investors will find a lot to like with these Vanguard exchange-traded funds.
$100,000 Invested in These 3 Vanguard ETFs Could Pay You $5,400 in Annual Income
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Is EMB Really The Best ETF To Invest In Emerging Market Bonds? VWOB Might Be Better
EMB is the oldest and largest fund in the emerging market bond sector; Comparing EMB with its peers, the only fund capable of competing is VWOB. VWOB has lower costs compared to its peers and offers better returns. Its interest return is not only higher but also maintains a more consistent growth rate. VWOB tends to have greater exposure to lower-rated sovereign bonds, even though the two funds do not have a significantly different standard deviation.
Is EMB Really The Best ETF To Invest In Emerging Market Bonds? VWOB Might Be Better
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
Looking for Income? This Vanguard ETF Pays an Ultra-High Yield of Over 6%.
Aggressive income investors could love this Vanguard ETF.
Looking for Income? This Vanguard ETF Pays an Ultra-High Yield of Over 6%.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
Strong Q3 Opens Opportunities For Various Bond Funds
Q3 saw strong returns for bonds across the board, opening up opportunities in various types of bonds. From international bonds to core-plus options, investors have a plethora of choices, including a few from Vanguard.
Strong Q3 Opens Opportunities For Various Bond Funds
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 months ago
I Need More Fixed Income in My Portfolio. Here Are 3 Great Vanguard ETFs That Could Help Me Get It.
One popular rule of thumb states that by subtracting your age from 110, you can figure out your ideal stock and fixed-income allocations. I've generally focused on stocks, and don't have nearly enough fixed-income assets.
I Need More Fixed Income in My Portfolio. Here Are 3 Great Vanguard ETFs That Could Help Me Get It.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
VWOB: A Great Emerging Market Bond Fund
Bonds have been volatile, but emerging market sovereign debt may be a suitable option in a weak dollar environment. Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund ETF Shares offers exposure to emerging economies with low fees and moderate risk. The VWOB ETF provides diversification across developing countries, with a focus on bonds rated B and up, offering a nice yield.
VWOB: A Great Emerging Market Bond Fund
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