How VWO Compares With Other Emerging Markets ETFs

2026-02-17 07:35:00 ET

Thanks to strong performance in 2025 and so far in 2026, emerging markets (EMs) are back on investors' radars. No longer are they just considered a high-risk, low-return investment. Investors looking for relative value , healthy growth prospects, and even some yield are considering emerging markets as a major opportunity.

There are several strong contenders if you're looking to add emerging markets to your portfolio. The top one may be the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEMKT: VWO) . Its combination of diversified regional coverage and ultra-low fees make it an ideal choice for anyone looking to add exposure.

Does this exchange-traded fund work better than the other major players? Let's break them down to see how similar or, more importantly, how different they are from each other.

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