VWO Begins Index Transition

The largest emerging markets ETF by assets has started its well-documented transition to a new index. On Thursday, the Vanguard MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSE: VWO ) changed its name to the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF. "VWO" remains the ETF's ticker. In October 2012 , Vanguard, the third-largest U.S.