Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets
TER
0.22%
Hist. return*
~6%
Overview
If you're looking for exposure to emerging markets, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets (Vanguard) tracks the FTSE Emerging index with a 0.22% annual cost — one of the factors that matters most over the long run. Being distributing, it pays out periodic dividends instead of reinvesting them automatically. Its risk indicator is 4/7, domiciled in Irlanda and denominated in USD.
Full factsheet
- ISIN
- IE00B3VVMM84
- Ticker
- VFEM
- Index
- FTSE Emerging
- TER
- 0.22%
- Hist. return*
- ~6%
- Replication
- Physical
- Distribution
- Distributing
- Currency
- USD
- Domicile
- Irlanda
- Risk
- 4/7
Catalog last reviewed on 15/07/2026.
Quick X-ray
- It would take about 12 years and 5 months to double your investment (rule of 72, on its TER-net return).
- €300/month for 20 years would become about €135,706 (net of TER, constant return).
- Compared to HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets (TER 0.15%), this higher TER would cost you about €1,133 less over 20 years, at the same gross return.
Illustrative figures using the fund's constant orientative return, not a prediction or a backtest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ISIN of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets?+
The ISIN of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets is IE00B3VVMM84, with ticker VFEM. You can use it to search for it at your broker or on the official factsheet.
What fee (TER) does Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets charge?+
Its TER is 0.22% per year. Over long periods, the gap between a low and a high TER can eat up a very significant share of your final wealth: try it in the "Fees" tab of the calculator.
Does Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets pay dividends or reinvest them?+
It's distributing (Dist): it pays out the dividends generated by the index periodically instead of reinvesting them inside the fund.
Is Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets a good option for long-term investing?+
It depends on your profile and horizon. It tracks FTSE Emerging with a 4/7 risk level and a 0.22% TER — objective facts, but not personalized advice. Simulate different scenarios in the calculator before deciding.
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* Indicative long-term annualized historical return of the benchmark index, not the fund. Always check the up-to-date TER, risk and data in the official factsheet linked. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.