Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETFVWOB
VWOB
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Funds holding %
of 7,321 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
540% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $5.72M | Put options by funds: $893K
24% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 158 | Existing positions reduced: 127
14% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 42 | Existing positions closed: 37
3% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $3.67B [Q4 2024] → $3.78B (+$104M) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 16 [Q4 2024] → 16 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0.69% less ownership
Funds ownership: 74.61% [Q4 2024] → 73.92% (-0.69%) [Q1 2025]
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 379 [Q4 2024] → 371 (-8) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VWOB.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
ETF Trends
2 days ago
If You're Betting on Rate Cuts, Place Another on EM Bonds
As the prospect of rate cuts becomes more plausible, the buzz surrounding EM becomes more audible. That interest is also permeating into the bond markets for emerging market debt.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Here Are the 3 Highest-Yielding Vanguard ETFs. Are They Smart Picks for Income Investors?
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are sort of like ice cream: There's a flavor that should appeal to every person.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Skittish Investors Giving EM Bonds a Second Look
Tariffs, inflation, geopolitical tensions, and other factors continue to feed into market uncertainty for even safe haven assets like Treasuries. As such, investors could be giving riskier emerging market (EM) bonds a second look.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
VWOB: Simple Emerging Market Bond ETF, Above-Average Dividend Yield, Compelling Spreads
Emerging market bonds offer investors particularly attractive yields, with the highest historical spreads in the market. VWOB is a simple index ETF investing in these securities. It has a good 6.3% yield, consistently outperforms its peers with moderate risk, and is a buy.
Positive
ETF Trends
4 months ago
Emerging Market Bonds Could Garner Interest Amid Tariffs
Tariffs could be making investors wary of assets in developed countries; namely, Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. of course. This, however, means emerging market (EM) assets like bonds could garner interest.
Positive
The Motley Fool
4 months ago
Investing $30,000 in These Vanguard ETFs Could Make You Over $1,700 in Passive Income
Put your money to work, sit back, and reap the rewards. These are the primary steps involved in generating passive income.
Positive
ETF Trends
5 months ago
Improving Fundamentals Add Intrigue to Emerging Market Bonds
2024 was a lackluster year for emerging market bonds. But they were still able to draw some interest from investors.
Positive
CNBC
5 months ago
Vanguard announces fee cuts for nearly 100 funds, including ETFs with billions of dollars in assets
The asset manager said this is its biggest fee cut ever and will save investors about $350 million this year.
Positive
ETF Trends
5 months ago
It Could Be Another Record Year for EM Bond Issuance
Bond issuance hit records in 2024. History could repeat itself this year, especially regarding emerging market (EM) bonds.
Neutral
ETF Trends
6 months ago
Lackluster 2024 for EM Still Attracted Bond Investors
A persistently strong U.S. dollar tempered the gains for emerging markets (EM) assets in 2024. But investors were still attracted to the riskier corners of the EM bond market.
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