Vanguard Emerging Markets Select Stock Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
19.2%
1 yr return
46.8%
3 Yr Avg Return
21.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
6.5%
Net Assets
$1.22 B
Holdings in Top 10
34.3%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.82%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 48.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$3,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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VMMSX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 19.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 21.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 1.65%
- Dividend Yield 1.9%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Emerging Markets Select Stock Fund
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Fund Family NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
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Inception DateJun 27, 2011
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInvestor
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerCaroline Cai
Fund Description
VMMSX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VMMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 19.2% | -18.5% | 102.9% | 75.32% |
| 1 Yr | 46.8% | -14.2% | 239.7% | 61.55% |
| 3 Yr | 21.5%* | -0.2% | 66.1% | 64.34% |
| 5 Yr | 6.5%* | -11.3% | 25.5% | 57.02% |
| 10 Yr | 10.7%* | 0.8% | 21.5% | 36.90% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VMMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32.5% | -39.1% | 56.9% | 20.98% |
| 2024 | 2.5% | -24.0% | 31.7% | 65.30% |
| 2023 | 7.2% | -6.5% | 35.5% | 63.51% |
| 2022 | -21.1% | -50.1% | -2.4% | 26.71% |
| 2021 | -7.8% | -33.1% | 22.5% | 64.71% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VMMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 19.2% | -18.5% | 102.9% | 75.32% |
| 1 Yr | 46.8% | -14.2% | 239.7% | 61.55% |
| 3 Yr | 21.5%* | -0.2% | 66.1% | 64.34% |
| 5 Yr | 6.5%* | -11.3% | 25.5% | 57.02% |
| 10 Yr | 10.7%* | 0.8% | 21.5% | 36.90% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VMMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35.7% | 0.1% | 87.2% | 23.50% |
| 2024 | 5.9% | -16.6% | 31.7% | 58.68% |
| 2023 | 10.6% | -2.5% | 42.0% | 56.56% |
| 2022 | -18.1% | -42.2% | 1.9% | 22.96% |
| 2021 | -1.3% | -32.5% | 33.1% | 51.38% |
NAV & Total Return History
VMMSX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VMMSX | Category Low | Category High | VMMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.22 B | 682 K | 160 B | 42.59% |
| Number of Holdings | 259 | 10 | 7640 | 23.97% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 407 M | 290 K | 47.3 B | 41.48% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 34.30% | 2.9% | 107.6% | 66.98% |
Top 10 Holdings
- TSMC 10.18%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 5.77%
- TENCENT 4.48%
- SAMSUNG ELECTRON 3.49%
- BABA-W 3.21%
- SK HYNIX INC 1.86%
- CREDICORP LTD 1.52%
- MERCADOLIBRE INC 1.33%
- B3 SA 1.32%
- CHINA OVERSEAS 1.16%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VMMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 90.93% | 0.00% | 102.89% | 90.54% |
| Cash | 6.32% | -2.03% | 17.54% | 6.78% |
| Preferred Stocks | 3.24% | 0.00% | 12.21% | 13.72% |
| Other | 0.20% | -0.56% | 10.07% | 13.72% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.40% | 90.14% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 138.18% | 91.48% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VMMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 23.47% | 0.00% | 48.86% | 35.52% |
| Technology | 19.81% | 0.00% | 47.50% | 67.20% |
| Basic Materials | 14.22% | 0.00% | 30.03% | 5.60% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 13.36% | 0.00% | 48.94% | 33.44% |
| Industrials | 6.93% | 0.00% | 43.53% | 36.16% |
| Communication Services | 5.99% | 0.00% | 39.29% | 80.96% |
| Energy | 5.62% | 0.00% | 24.80% | 31.04% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.49% | 0.00% | 25.90% | 85.12% |
| Utilities | 3.00% | 0.00% | 39.12% | 22.56% |
| Healthcare | 2.52% | 0.00% | 16.53% | 71.04% |
| Real Estate | 1.60% | 0.00% | 17.15% | 51.68% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VMMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 79.44% | 0.00% | 100.93% | 75.87% |
| US | 11.49% | 0.00% | 96.45% | 43.06% |
VMMSX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VMMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.82% | 0.02% | 26.99% | 81.65% |
| Management Fee | 0.78% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 39.18% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.85% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VMMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VMMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VMMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 48.00% | 0.00% | 189.00% | 56.61% |
VMMSX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VMMSX | Category Low | Category High | VMMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% | 0.00% | 9.74% | 24.92% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VMMSX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VMMSX | Category Low | Category High | VMMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.65% | -1.98% | 17.62% | 25.45% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VMMSX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.706 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.629 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.715 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $1.661 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.276 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.471 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.492 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.351 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2016 | $0.252 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2015 | $0.284 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.255 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2013 | $0.262 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2012 | $0.230 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2011 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
VMMSX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Caroline Cai
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 27, 2011
10.93
10.9%
Caroline Cai, CFA, Managing Principal, Portfolio Manager, and member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Ms. Cai is a co-portfolio manager for the Global, International, European and Emerging Markets strategies, and the Financial Opportunities service. Ms. Cai became a member of the firm in 2004. Prior to joining Pzena Investment Management, Ms. Cai was a senior analyst at AllianceBernstein LLP, and a business analyst at McKinsey & Company. She earned a B.A. summa cum laude in Math and Economics from Bryn Mawr College. Ms. Cai holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.
Allison Fisch
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 27, 2011
10.93
10.9%
Allison Fisch, Principal and Portfolio Manager. Ms. Fisch is a co-portfolio manager for the International and Emerging Markets strategies, along with the Global Best Ideas service. Ms. Fisch became a member of the firm in 2001 and helped to launch the Emerging Markets strategies in 2008, on which she has been a co-portfolio manager since inception. She joined the International portfolio management team in 2016 and has co-managed the International Small Cap Value strategy since its inception in 2017. Since 2017, she has overseen the Global Best Idea service. Prior to joining Pzena Investment Management, Ms. Fisch was a business analyst at McKinsey & Company. She earned a B.A. summa cum laude in Psychology and a minor in Drama from Dartmouth College.
Frank Carroll
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 27, 2011
10.93
10.9%
Prior to joining Oaktree in 1999, Mr. Carroll was the head of trading for Columbus Advisors LLC, where he worked for two years. Mr. Carroll was previously the Head Trader for Latin American Fixed Income at Banco Santander and Bankers Trust. For six years prior to joining Bankers Trust, Mr. Carroll was an emerging markets trader for Salomon Brothers Inc. He received a B.A. degree in history from Fairfield University. Mr. Carroll is currently the co-chair of Oaktree’s ESG Governance Committee, Chairman of Fairfield’s Board of Trustees as well as a Trustee at Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Rakesh Bordia
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2015
6.42
6.4%
Rakesh Bordia, Principal and Portfolio Manager. Mr. Bordia is a co-portfolio manager for the Emerging Markets strategies. Mr. Bordia became a member of the firm in 2007. Prior to joining Pzena Investment Management, Mr. Bordia was a principal at Booz Allen Hamilton focusing on innovation and growth strategies, and a software engineer at River Run Software Group. He earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India and an M.B.A. from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India.
Andrew Stobart
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 27, 2018
3.85
3.9%
Andrew Stobart joined Baillie Gifford in 1991. He has worked in the Japanese, North American and UK Equity Teams. Prior to joining Baillie Gifford, Mr. Stobart worked for three years in investment banking in London.
Mary Pryshlak
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 27, 2018
3.85
3.9%
Ms. Pryshlak is Senior Managing Director and Director of Global Industry Research of Wellington Management, and joined the firm in 2004.
Mike Gush
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 27, 2018
3.85
3.9%
Mike graduated MEng in Mechanical Engineering from Durham University in 2003. He joined Baillie Gifford in the same year and worked in the UK and Japanese Equity Teams before moving to the Emerging Markets Equity Team in 2005, where he is an Investment Manager. Mike is CFA Charter holder.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 33.71 | 6.79 | 13.42 |