- What are the top holdings of VEMAX?
- Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares holds 5925 securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.
- How many holdings does VEMAX have?
- VEMAX holds 5925 positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.
- What sectors does VEMAX invest in?
- Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VEMAX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is VEMAX most exposed to?
- VEMAX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is VEMAX a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows VEMAX's geographic exposure. Funds with > 95% US weight are effectively US-only; international or global funds will show meaningful weights across multiple countries.
- What does VEMAX invest in?
- This investment vehicle provides shareholders with an economical avenue for gaining exposure to the equity markets of developing nations. While stocks from emerging economies often display greater price fluctuations compared to those in established countries, this heightened volatility offers the potential for superior long-term capital appreciation. However, it also introduces inherent risks, including exchange rate instability and geopolitical uncertainties. Consequently, it is best suited for patient investors with a higher risk tolerance who aim to broaden their global portfolio's reach. Regarding 75% of its total holdings, the fund operates under specific concentration limits. It is generally prohibited from acquiring more than 10% of the voting shares of any single company, nor can it allocate over 5% of its entire asset base to the securities of a lone issuer. An exception to these rules applies if such investments are necessary to accurately replicate the composition of its benchmark index. These restrictions do not, however, extend to obligations issued by the U.S. government or its associated entities.
