Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VPL

What does VPL invest in?

The Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF aims to mirror the investment returns of the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index. This benchmark evaluates the stock performance of companies primarily situated in the leading economic markets of the Pacific region. Its holdings consist of equities from nations such as Japan (which forms the largest part of the index), Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and Singapore. The fund employs a passively managed, full-replication investment methodology.

What is the expense ratio of VPL?

Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) charges an expense ratio of 0.07%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VPL?

Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) manages $13.80B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is VPL actively managed or an index fund?

VPL is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (VPL's is 0.07%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was VPL launched?

Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) launched in March 2005 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VPL performed?

VPL's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.