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VWO vs SPGM: What Are the Key Differences Between These Two Popular ETFs?

SPGM delivered stronger 1-year returns and lower volatility, while VWO offers cheaper fees and higher dividend yield for emerging market exposure.

VWO vs SPGM: What Are the Key Differences Between These Two Popular ETFs?

Published July 26, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:VWO) offers low-cost, targeted exposure to developing economies, whereas the State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SPGM) serves as a diversified, global core equity holding.

Investors seeking international diversification often choose between targeted emerging-market funds and broad global equity trackers. While VWO targets growth in nations like China and Taiwan, SPGM offers a comprehensive solution for stocks across the globe, including the United States, established international markets, and emerging markets.

Details

Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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