VWO — Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
4984 holdings · Vanguard · data as of 2026-04-30
Sector breakdown
Unclassified 97.8%
Sectors assigned via S&P 500 sector-ETF membership; small-cap and international holdings appear as Unclassified. See methodology.
Overlaps most with
VWO vs IEMG 72.8% VWO vs VEU 26.1% VWO vs VXUS 26.1% VWO vs IXUS 24% VWO vs VYMI 21.5% VWO vs AIQ 4.1%
Tax-loss harvesting partners for VWO
Investors harvesting a loss in VWO often look for a fund with similar — but not identical — exposure to stay invested without triggering the wash-sale rule. Overlap is one useful lens; funds tracking the same index are widely considered risky swaps regardless of ticker. Not tax advice — confirm with a professional.
| Candidate | Overlap with VWO | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| IEMG iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 72.8% | similar exposure, different basket |