VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETFETF · International Equity$58.22+$0.42 (+0.73%)as of market close, Jul 27, 2026
VWO monthly returns
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has averaged 0.44% per month, positive in 54% of months. Month-by-month returns for Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) below, through July 27, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.4%
247 months
Best month
+17.9%
May 2009
Worst month
-27.3%
Oct 2008
Positive months
54%
of all months
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | -2.5% | |
| Jun 2026 | -0.3% | |
| May 2026 | +1.6% | |
| Apr 2026 | +9.0% | |
| Mar 2026 | -7.0% | |
| Feb 2026 | +2.9% | |
| Jan 2026 | +5.0% | |
| Dec 2025 | -1.0% | |
| Nov 2025 | -1.2% | |
| Oct 2025 | +1.5% | |
| Sep 2025 | +5.1% | |
| Aug 2025 | +3.5% |
Monthly total return (since Aug 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from VWO's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF's average monthly return?
- Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) has averaged about 0.44% per month, positive in roughly 54% of months. The best month was May 2009 (+17.9%) and the worst was Oct 2008 (-27.3%).