VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
ETF
$59.69−0.47 (−0.78%)Close Sep 28, 2026
VWO returned 6.86% a year from Mar 2005 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $41,786. It fell 67.68% from Oct 2007 to Nov 2008, and it took 9.9 years to get back to its high.
Mar 10, 2005 – Sep 28, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $41,786 | 6.86% | −67.68% | 0.39 |
| $10,000 became | $41,786 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 6.86% |
| Max drawdown | −67.68% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.39 |
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Growth of $10,000
- VWO
Trailing returns
| Period | VWO |
|---|---|
| 1M | −1.62% |
| 3M | +2.09% |
| 6M | +14.07% |
| YTD | +11.37% |
| 1Y | +14.01% |
| 3Y | +18.36% |
| 5Y | +6.70% |
| 10Y | +7.55% |
| 15Y | +6.15% |
| 20Y | +5.74% |
| Since 2005 | +6.86% |
Metrics
| Return | VWO |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $41,786 |
| Total return | 317.86% |
| CAGR | 6.86% |
| Calendar years | VWO |
| Best year | 76.31% |
| Worst year | −52.46% |
| Positive years | 13 of 20 |
| Risk | VWO |
| Max drawdown | −67.68% |
| Longest drawdown | 9.9 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 26.04% |
| Risk-adjusted | VWO |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.39 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.55 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.10 |
| Return | VWO |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $41,786 |
| Total return | 317.86% |
| CAGR | 6.86% |
| Calendar years | VWO |
| Best year | 76.31% |
| Worst year | −52.46% |
| Positive years | 13 of 20 |
| Risk | VWO |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −67.68% |
| Longest drawdown | 9.9 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 26.04% |
| Risk-adjusted | VWO |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.39 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.55 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.10 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −67.7% | Oct 2007 | Nov 2008 | Sep 2017 |
| −36.4% | Jan 2018 | Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 |
| −34.3% | Feb 2021 | Oct 2022 | Jun 2025 |
| −26.0% | May 2006 | Jun 2006 | Dec 2006 |
| −18.1% | Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | Sep 2007 |
Annual returns
| Year | VWO |
|---|---|
| 2005from Mar 10 | +23.52% |
| 2006 | +29.37% |
| 2007 | +37.31% |
| 2008 | −52.46% |
| 2009 | +76.31% |
| 2010 | +19.48% |
| 2011 | −18.75% |
| 2012 | +19.21% |
| 2013 | −4.94% |
| 2014 | −0.04% |
| 2015 | −15.82% |
| 2016 | +12.17% |
| 2017 | +31.49% |
| 2018 | −14.76% |
| 2019 | +20.75% |
| 2020 | +15.18% |
| 2021 | +1.26% |
| 2022 | −17.98% |
| 2023 | +9.26% |
| 2024 | +10.59% |
| 2025 | +25.61% |
| 2026to Sep 28 | +11.37% |