Evidence and analysis
Latest Market Data
| Metric | Current value |
|---|---|
| Product type | ETF |
| ETF market price (USD) | $118.11 |
| Observation date | 2026-10-02 (US Eastern Time) |
| 52-week range (USD) | $85.97 – $121.23 |
| Adjusted-close return over retrieved year | +35.28% |
| Annualised observed return | +35.42% |
| Annualised daily volatility | 24.84% |
| History window | 2025-10-03 to 2026-10-02 |
| Daily observations | 251 |
Source: Yahoo Finance, retrieved 2026-10-05. ETF market prices differ from NAV. Return is computed from adjusted closes; annualisation uses 365.25 divided by elapsed calendar days. Volatility is the sample standard deviation of daily simple adjusted-close returns multiplied by √252. These are historical observations, not forecast returns. Key facts, holdings, sector weights and other older analysis retain their original source dates and were not refreshed by this market-data update.
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF
The Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) provides exposure to equity markets in the Asia-Pacific region. It tracks the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index, covering large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks in developed Pacific markets including Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and New Zealand.
Key Features:
- Asia-Pacific Coverage: Diversified exposure to developed Pacific markets
- Japan-Heavy Weighting: Largest allocation to Japan, reflecting market capitalisation
- Low Expense Ratio: Cost-effective access to Pacific region equities
- Dividend Yield: Regular income from diversified Pacific holdings
Expense Ratio: 0.08%
Number of Holdings | 2327
Portfolio Context:
VPL maps to 6 Fidelity funds including Asia Pacific, ASEAN, and Asian Special Situations funds.
This ETF is part of the Vanguard ETF Portfolio vs Equivalent Fidelity Funds comparison, where it serves as the Vanguard equivalent for one or more Fidelity funds.
Top Holdings
| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 005930.KS | 7.64% |
| 2 | SK Hynix Inc | 000660.KS | 6.51% |
| 3 | BHP Group Ltd | BHP.AX | 1.69% |
| 4 | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | 8306.T | 1.60% |
| 5 | Toyota Motor Corp | 7203.T | 1.55% |
| 6 | Commonwealth Bank of Australia | CBA.AX | 1.53% |
| 7 | SoftBank Group Corp | 9984.T | 1.42% |
| 8 | Tokyo Electron Ltd | 8035.T | 1.15% |
| 9 | Hitachi Ltd | 6501.T | 1.08% |
| 10 | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc | 8316.T | 1.03% |
Sector Allocation
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28.2% |
| Industrials | 18.5% |
| Financial Services | 17.8% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.3% |
| Basic Materials | 7.1% |
| Communication Services | 4.9% |
| Health Care | 4.4% |
| Real Estate | 3.8% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.2% |
| Utilities | 1.4% |
Note: This is an informational overview for educational purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consider your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and fees before investing.