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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Index ETF - VEE

ETF Overview

The fund seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad emerging markets index.

Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the FTSE Emerging Index (or any successor thereto).

It invests directly or indirectly primarily in stocks of companies located in emerging markets.

Additional Index Information

FTSE Emerging Markets indices are part of the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS).

The series includes large and mid cap securities from advanced and secondary emerging markets, classified in accordance with FTSE's transparent Country Classification Review Process.

The FTSE Emerging Index provides investors with a comprehensive means of measuring the performance of the most liquid companies in the emerging markets.

It comprises 22 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Russia.

Key ETF Data

Fundamentals
Category (main) Emerging Markets Equity - Broad Market
Underlying Index FTSE Emerging Index
ETF Structure Passive type. Endeavours to return the Index return before fees/costs
Asset Class Equity - Broad Market
Region Emerging Markets
Issuer Vanguard Investments Canada
ETF Home Page Available here
Fund Facts
Inception Date Nov 29, 2011
Total Holdings 1,035
Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Leverage None
Significant Currency Exposure Yes
Currency Hedging No
Fees
Management Fee 0.49%
Management Expense Ratio (MER) 0.54% *

* 2012

Trading Information
Ticker VEE
Exchange TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)
Currency CAD
Eligibility
Eligibility * RRSP, RRIF, RESP, TFSA, DPSP, RDSP
DRIP available ** Yes
PACC Plan available ** No
SWP available ** No

* Always check eligibility with your plan operator as plans and accounts can differ

** Not all brokers can facilitate these plans. Check with your broker.

Current Price, Fund Performance, Yield, NAV, Charts etc

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