Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund will hold or be exposed to most of the securities in the index, allowing for individual security weightings to vary marginally from the index from time to time. The Fund may invest in securities that have been removed from or are expected to be included in the index.

Fund Strategy

Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	2.51%	-0.86%	21.39%	22.7%	23.09%	20.66%	9.27%	9.59%
Growth return	2.56%	-0.72%	21.73%	22.93%	21.88%	19.02%	7.3%	6.74%
Income return	-0.05%	-0.14%	-0.34%	-0.23%	1.21%	1.64%	1.97%	2.85%
Market index (MSCI EM NR AUD)
Total return	-0.56%	-0.37%	23.59%	28.42%	25.59%	22.75%	10.7%	10.6%

As at 30 Sep 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index

Australian Equities: 98.74%

Cash: 1.19%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.07%

International Equities: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 5.12%

Cash: 2.60%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.07%

International Equities: 92.20%

Fixed Interest: 0.01%

Alternatives: 0%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index
Responsible Entity	Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd
APIR Code	VAN0005AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Emerging Markets
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2026)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	31 Dec 1997
Fund Size	$3031.3 million (as at 31 Aug 2026)
Entry Price	$3.3702 (as at 6 Oct 2026)
Exit Price	$3.3646 (as at 6 Oct 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.56% (as at 1 Sep 2026)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.57% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Minimum initial investment	$500,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$1,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Aug 2026)

Holding (as at 31 Aug 2026)	Type	% of Portfolio
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd		14.77%
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FAQs about the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index

What is the objective of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund?

The objective of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund is The Fund will hold or be exposed to most of the securities in the index, allowing for individual security weightings to vary marginally from the index from time to time. The Fund may invest in securities that have been removed from or are expected to be included in the index.

What is the strategy for the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund?

The strategy of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund is The Fund will hold or be exposed to most of the securities in the index, allowing for individual security weightings to vary marginally from the index from time to time. The Fund may invest in securities that have been removed from or are expected to be included in the index.

What is the APIR code of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund?

The APIR code of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund is VAN0005AU.

What was Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index’s total return last month?

Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index’s total return last month was 2.51%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.56% and an income return of -0.05%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2026.

What was Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index’s total return for the last three months?

Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index’s total return for the last three months was -0.86%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.72% and an income return of -0.14%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2026.

What is Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index’s one-year total return?

Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index’s one-year total return is 22.7%. This was made up of a growth return of 22.93% and an income return of -0.23%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2026.

What is Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index’s three-year total return?

Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index’s one-year total return is 20.66%. This was made up of a growth return of 19.02% and an income return of 1.64%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Sep 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 98.74%

Cash: 1.19%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.07%

International Equities: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund is Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund belong to?

The Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund belongs to the Equity Emerging Markets sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund?

As at 31 Aug 2026, the size of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund was $3031.3 million.

What is the inception date of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund?

The Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund has an inception date of 31 Dec 1997.

What is the current entry price of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund?

The current entry price of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund is $3.3702 per unit and the current exit price is $3.3646 per unit (as at 6 Oct 2026).

What is the current exit price of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund?

The current exit price of the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund is $3.3646 per unit and the current entry price is $3.3702 per unit (as at 6 Oct 2026).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Vanguard Emerging Markets Shares Index managed fund is $500,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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