- What does VMMSX invest in?
- This actively managed fund is designed to provide exposure predominantly to developing markets located beyond the United States, offered at a relatively modest expense. While equities in these emerging regions typically experience greater price swings than those in established economies, this volatility also carries the potential for superior long-term returns. Nevertheless, this opportunity comes with inherent challenges such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties. It presents a suitable option for long-term, risk-tolerant investors seeking to diversify their global asset allocation.
- What is the expense ratio of VMMSX?
- Vanguard Emerging Markets Select Stock Fund (VMMSX) charges an expense ratio of 0.82%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is VMMSX?
- Vanguard Emerging Markets Select Stock Fund (VMMSX) manages $1.20B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
- Is VMMSX actively managed or an index fund?
- VMMSX is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (VMMSX's is 0.82%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.
- When was VMMSX launched?
- Vanguard Emerging Markets Select Stock Fund (VMMSX) launched in June 2011 and is managed by Vanguard.
- How has VMMSX performed?
- VMMSX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.
