FTSE Emerging Markets

Fund Summary
This ETF aims to track the FTSE Emerging Index — an index of mid- and large-sized companies across 23 emerging economies. It provides investors with broad exposure to a wide range of economies outside of more established markets, in a single passive investment.
Avrg. annual returns (27/06/2020 - 27/06/2025)
+
4.95%
Fund
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD
Ticker
VFEA
Category
Index Tracker
Management charges
0.22%
Risk level
6 of 7
Region
Emerging markets
Currency
GBP
KIID
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About this fund

Global markets, emerging focus

Overview

This fund invests in companies from emerging economies including China, India, Brazil, Taiwan, and South Africa. These regions represent a significant portion of the global economy, and are included here through a diversified selection of listed companies.

The ETF offers a straightforward way to gain access to these markets as part of a globally diversified portfolio.

Sector exposure

The fund follows a market-cap weighted index — meaning companies with higher stock market value carry more weight.

At present, the largest sector allocations include Financials, Technology, Consumer Goods, and Industrials. These sector weightings naturally change over time based on market movements.

Index Tracker

This is a passive index fund, meaning it does not aim to outperform the market or pick individual winners. Instead, it tracks the FTSE Emerging Markets Index, which reflects the performance of companies in certain developing regions.

Because of its index-tracking structure, it’s typically lower cost and automatically updated to reflect changes in the underlying index.

Managed by Vanguard

HSBC Asset Management is part of the wider HSBC Group, boasting over 50 years experience and managing $600 billion (2024).

HSBC focuses on bringing investors a low-cost range of investment products, with particular strength in global equity and ESG offerings.

Managed by Vanguard

iShares ETFs are managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, with over three decades of experience in index investing. The team applies rigorous quantitative research and disciplined risk management to deliver diversified, cost-effective market exposure.

With a strong emphasis on transparency and innovation, iShares products are built to support efficient, long-term investment strategies. BlackRock’s global scale and local insights help navigate changing markets with confidence.

Managed by Vanguard

Invesco is a global asset manager with over $1.4 trillion in assets (2024). They offer over 240 ETFs, covering equities, fixed income, commodities and thematics. 

Founded in 1935, Invesco brings 90 years of experience creating reliable, investor-first solutions.

Managed by Vanguard

Vanguard has been providing investment solutions to everyday investors since the 1970s. Today, it manages $10 trillion for over 50 million investors worldwide (2024), sticking to a philosophy of low costs, transparency, and long-term thinking.

Managed by Vanguard

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Managed by Vanguard

WisdomTree is a global asset manager based in New York. With $116 billion under management (as of April 2025), they are a trusted provider of over 260 ETPs (Exchange Traded Products).

Their investment product philosophy seeks to use unique research to provide investors access to traditionally inaccessible asset classes.

Top holdings

Top companies in the FTSE Emerging Markets

Alibaba Group Ltd.

China’s largest e-commerce platform and cloud services provider, often compared to Amazon.

China Construction Bank Corp.

A partially state-owned multinational banking and financial services corporation - one of the largest in the world.

PDD Holdings Inc.

PDD holdings own the Chinese online retail giants Pinduoduo and Temu. Pinduoduo is based in China and Temu is a global retailer with presence in the US, Europe and Australia.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd.

Major chip manufacturer supplying the global tech industry

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

A large Chinese internet services and technology company

Xiaomi Corp.

Known for smartphones and smart home products, Xiaomi is a fast-growing tech brand across Asia and beyond.

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FTSE Emerging Markets FAQ's

What are emerging markets?

Emerging markets are countries undergoing development toward more advanced economic systems. Their markets are included in this index based on criteria such as size, liquidity, and accessibility.

Does this fund pay dividends?

No — this is an accumulating fund, which means any dividends from the underlying companies are automatically reinvested back into the fund. Instead of receiving cash payouts, your investment grows through compounding over time.

Is this suitable for new investors?

This depends on your personal goals, time horizon, and risk appetite. Emerging markets can experience higher volatility than developed ones, and should generally be considered as part of a diversified portfolio.

How is this different from global ETFs?

Global ETFs may include both developed and emerging markets. This ETF focuses specifically on emerging markets only.

How is this different from global ETFs?

Global ETFs may include both developed and emerging markets. This ETF focuses specifically on emerging markets only.