Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VWOB) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $63.46 (about ₹6,096 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.15% and holds 200 securities. Indian residents can buy VWOB through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$63.32
Today's high
$63.60
52 week low
$63.32
52 week high
$68.41
VWOB opened at $63.59, closed previously at $63.51, and has traded between $63.32 and $68.41 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Fund seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issued by governments and government-related issuers in emerging market countries. The Fund tracks the performance of the Bloomberg USD Emerging Markets Government RIC Capped Index.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.15%
Assets (AUM)
$6.9B
Holdings
200
NAV
$63.44
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
-5.33%
5-year price change
-18.95%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
VWOB holds 200 securities in total. These 10 are 5.9% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
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How to buy VWOB from India
Indian residents can buy VWOB units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search VWOB and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VWOB, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in VWOB from India
Trading and taxes when buying VWOB from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the VWOB price today?
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) last traded at $63.46 on NASDAQ, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹6,096 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VWOB trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is VWOB, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF manages about $6.9B. Its expense ratio is 0.15% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2013.
What are VWOB's largest holdings?
The top three are Argentine Republic Government International Bond 4.13% 07/09/2035 (1.2%), Argentine Republic Government International Bond 5.00% 01/09/2038 (0.7%) and Argentine Republic Government International Bond 0.75% 07/09/2030 (0.7%). VWOB's 10 largest positions make up 5.9% of the fund.
Does VWOB pay dividends?
Yes. VWOB is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on VWOB taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of VWOB?
Yes. You can buy VWOB by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has VWOB performed?
VWOB's price is down 5.3% over the past year and down 19.0% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.