Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund (VEIEX)

The Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Investor Shares is a mutual fund that tracks the performance of emerging market stocks. Its primary function is to provide a broad and diversified exposure to large-, mid-, and small-cap companies located in emerging economies around the world. The fund utilizes an indexing investment strategy, sampling the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index to mirror its key characteristics. This approach allows investors to tap into a wide range of sectors and industries, including technology, energy, and financial services, across markets such as Taiwan, China, and India. The fund plays a significant role in the financial market by offering low-cost access to emerging markets, which can be subject to geopolitical risks but also offer growth potential. Its cost-effective structure and broad portfolio make it a significant player in the diversified emerging markets category.