Vanguard Launches Emerging Markets ex-China ETF

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Vanguard has launched the Emerging Markets ex-China ETF (VEXC), offering investors broad exposure to emerging markets while excluding Chinese securities. The ETF tracks the FTSE Emerging ex China Index, focusing on markets like India, Taiwan, and Brazil.

The fund launches with an extremely competitive expense ratio of 0.07% and will be managed by Vanguard's Equity Index Group (EIG), with portfolio managers Michael Perre, Jeffrey Miller, and John Kraynak, CFA. Investors can combine VEXC with developed markets ETFs like Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) to create a comprehensive international portfolio without China exposure.

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard today launched Vanguard Emerging Markets ex-China ETF (VEXC). The new ETF offers low-cost, broadly diversified exposure to emerging markets equities while excluding securities classified by FTSE as being based in China. The ETF will launch with an expected expense ratio of 0.07%.

As a pioneer in indexing, Vanguard provides a robust lineup of index equity, fixed income, and multi-asset mutual funds and ETFs. VEXC provides investors with an additional option for building their international portfolios. Investors can pair VEXC with a developed markets ETF such as Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) to construct a comprehensive international equity portfolio that covers the broad investable market without exposure to China. VEXC aims to closely track the performance of the FTSE Emerging ex China Index, investing in companies across countries such as India, Taiwan, and Brazil.

VEXC is advised by Vanguard Equity Index Group (EIG). EIG is a global leader in equity indexing. The portfolio managers for VEXC will be Michael Perre, Jeffrey Miller, and John Kraynak, CFA. In addition to their deep investment management experience, the portfolio managers draw on the diverse perspectives and knowledge of the broader EIG to pursue accurate benchmark tracking, prudent risk management, and highly competitive investment performance.

About Vanguard
Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries. Vanguard operates under a unique, investor-owned structure where Vanguard fund shareholders own the funds, which in turn own Vanguard. As such, Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. For more information, visit vanguard.com.

All figures as of April 30, 2025, unless stated otherwise.

For more information about Vanguard funds, visit vanguard.com to obtain a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are contained in the prospectus; read and consider it carefully before investing.

Vanguard ETF Shares are not redeemable with the issuing Fund other than in very large aggregations worth millions of dollars. Instead, investors must buy and sell Vanguard ETF Shares in the secondary market and hold those shares in a brokerage account. In doing so, the investor may incur brokerage commissions and may pay more than net asset value when buying and receive less than net asset value when selling.

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. 

Investments in stocks issued by non-U.S. companies are subject to risks including country/regional risk and currency risk. These risks are especially high in emerging markets.

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FAQ

What is Vanguard's VEXC ETF expense ratio?

The Vanguard Emerging Markets ex-China ETF (VEXC) has an expected expense ratio of 0.07%.

Which countries does Vanguard's VEXC ETF invest in?

VEXC invests in emerging market countries including India, Taiwan, and Brazil, while excluding securities from China.

Who manages Vanguard's VEXC ETF?

The ETF is managed by Michael Perre, Jeffrey Miller, and John Kraynak, CFA from Vanguard's Equity Index Group (EIG).

How can investors use VEXC in their portfolio?

Investors can pair VEXC with developed markets ETFs like Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) to create a comprehensive international equity portfolio without China exposure.

What index does Vanguard's VEXC ETF track?

VEXC tracks the FTSE Emerging ex China Index, which covers emerging markets excluding Chinese securities.