WEMG vs VGE - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing WEMG and VGE. WEMG has the lower management fee at 0.35% a year, WEMG has the higher 10 years return at 8.7% a year, and WEMG offers the higher at 7.13%.

Lower fee

WEMG 0.35% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

WEMG 8.7% p.a.

Higher yield

WEMG 7.13%

Higher risk-adjusted

WEMG Sharpe 0.63 (10y)

Lower volatility

VGE 10.3% (10y)

Larger fund

VGE $2.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	WEMG State Street SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Carbon Aware ETF	VGE Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF
Snapshot
Provider	State Street	Vanguard
Tracks index	—	FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index
Categories	EM, Market-Cap, ESG	EM, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2013 (13 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$30m	$2.2bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.35%	0.48%
Dividend yield	7.13%	1.73%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	10%
Tax drag	2.28%	0.79%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	6.9% net	5.8% net
3-year return	15.9% net	14.2% net
5-year return	7.1% net	6.5% net
10-year return	8.7% net	7.8% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	9.6%	8%
Volatility (5y)	10.8%	10.3%
Volatility (10y)	10.6%	10.3%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.17	1.2
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.39	0.34
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.63	0.56
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

WEMG State Street SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Carbon Aware ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 7.13% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.32%.

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VGE Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.28%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between WEMG vs VGE?

WEMG and VGE are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. WEMG carries the lower management fee (0.35%). Over 10 years, WEMG has delivered the higher total return (8.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - WEMG vs VGE?

WEMG has the lower management fee at 0.35% a year, versus VGE 0.48%.

Which has performed higher - WEMG vs VGE?

Over the past 10 years, WEMG has delivered the higher total return at 8.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

WEMG pays the higher at 7.13%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VGE is the larger fund by assets ($2.2bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.