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Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

$67.47

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📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF seeks to track the performance of an index that measures the investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate debt issued by governments of emerging market countries.

Overview

ETF tracking Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

Category Emerging Markets

Issuer Vanguard

Inception Date 2013-06-04

Market Cap $4.9B

Average Volume N/A

Dividend Yield 4.98%

52-Week Range $61.50 - $68.22

VWAP $67.51

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF employs a passive management strategy, investing in a representative sample of securities included in the index in order to closely track its performance. The fund invests primarily in government bonds from emerging market countries.

✨ Key Features

Provides exposure to investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issued by emerging market governments
Diversified portfolio across multiple emerging market countries
Low expense ratio of 0.00%
Tracks the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays USD Emerging Markets Government RIC Capped Index

⚠️ Primary Risks

Emerging markets risk: Investments in emerging markets may be subject to greater political, economic and social instability, and greater volatility in prices of securities
Interest rate risk: Bond prices may decline due to rising interest rates
Currency risk: Fluctuations in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies may negatively affect the fund's returns
Credit risk: The risk that an issuer will fail to make principal and interest payments on its bonds in a timely manner

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issued by emerging market governments as part of a diversified fixed income portfolio. It may be appropriate for investors with a medium to long-term investment horizon and a moderate risk tolerance.