EEM Vs. VWO: A Definition Cost Investors 10%
The article discusses the performance difference between the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) and the Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ETF (VWO) in 2026. EEM has outperformed VWO by approximately 10% year-to-date, primarily due to a geographic distinction in their underlying indexes. This performance gap highlights the impact of regional exposure on investment returns.
- ▪EEM has beaten VWO by roughly 10% year-to-date in 2026.
- ▪The performance gap is attributed to a geographic difference between their underlying indexes.
- ▪MSCI classifies the regions differently, affecting the ETFs' returns.
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