VWOB is a Bond ETF from Vanguard holding 914 positions as of Apr 30, 2026, with $6.2B in assets and a 0.15% net expense ratio. Its largest positions are Argentina Republic Government International Bonds (1.1%), Argentina Republic Government International Bonds (0.8%) and Argentina Republic Government International Bonds (0.7%); the top 10 holdings account for 5.9% of the portfolio. It yields 5.84% on a trailing-12-month basis.
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Holdings
- 914
- Net Assets
- $6.2BETF assets as of 2026-08-10
- Expense Ratio
- 0.15%per latest SEC prospectus filing
- TTM Yield
- 5.84%trailing 12-month distributions
Performance
- 1M
- -0.2%
- YTD
- +1.6%
- 1Y
- +6.6%
- 3Y (ann.)
- +8.7%
- 5Y (ann.)
- +2.0%
- 10Y (ann.)
- +3.1%
A $10,000 investment 10 years ago would be worth $13,597 today at the 10Y annualized rate. This is a backward-looking illustration, not a forecast. Project its future growth →
Total returns including dividends as of 2026-08-07. 3Y/5Y/10Y annualized. Past performance does not predict future results.
Top 25 Holdings
| # | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds | 1.14% |
| 2 | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds | 0.75% |
| 3 | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds | 0.66% |
| 4 | Petroleos Mexicanos | 0.56% |
| 5 | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds | 0.54% |
| 6 | Petroleos Mexicanos | 0.52% |
| 7 | Eagle Funding Luxco Sarl | 0.49% |
| 8 | Eagle Funding Luxco SARL | 0.42% |
| 9 | Ecuador Government International Bonds | 0.41% |
| 10 | State of Qatar | 0.41% |
| 11 | Saudi Government International Bonds | 0.40% |
| 12 | State of Qatar | 0.39% |
| 13 | Saudi Government International Bond | 0.37% |
| 14 | Saudi Government International Bonds | 0.36% |
| 15 | Brazil Government International Bonds | 0.35% |
| 16 | Petroleos Mexicanos | 0.35% |
| 17 | Saudi Government International Bonds | 0.33% |
| 18 | Provincia de Buenos Aires | 0.33% |
| 19 | State of Qatar | 0.32% |
| 20 | Mexico Government International Bonds | 0.32% |
| 21 | Saudi Government International Bonds | 0.31% |
| 22 | Saudi Government International Bonds | 0.31% |
| 23 | State of Qatar | 0.30% |
| 24 | KUWAIT INTL BOND | 0.30% |
| 25 | Saudi Government International Bond | 0.30% |
Showing the top 25 of 914 holdings. See the full VWOB holdings list →
VWOB alternatives
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is VWOB's expense ratio?
VWOB has a net expense ratio of 0.15%, per its latest SEC prospectus filing. That works out to about $15 a year on a $10,000 investment.
How many holdings does VWOB have?
VWOB held 914 positions as of Apr 30, 2026, per its latest official holdings data.
What are VWOB's top 10 holdings?
VWOB's largest positions are Argentina Republic Government International Bonds (1.1%), Argentina Republic Government International Bonds (0.8%), Argentina Republic Government International Bonds (0.7%), Petroleos Mexicanos (0.6%), Argentina Republic Government International Bonds (0.5%), Petroleos Mexicanos (0.5%), Eagle Funding Luxco Sarl (0.5%), Eagle Funding Luxco SARL (0.4%), Ecuador Government International Bonds (0.4%), State of Qatar (0.4%). Together they account for 5.9% of the portfolio.
What is VWOB's dividend yield?
VWOB yields 5.84% based on its trailing 12-month distributions, as of Aug 7, 2026.
How big is VWOB?
VWOB has $6.2B in assets as of Aug 10, 2026.
What are good alternatives to VWOB?
By portfolio overlap, the closest Bond ETFs to VWOB are EMB (61% overlap), IUSB (4% overlap), ISTB (3% overlap). Overlap measures the share of portfolio weight both funds hold in the same securities.