Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF (VAPX.AS)
VAPX.AS is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the MSCI AC Asia Pac Ex JPN NR USD. VAPX.AS launched on May 21, 2013 and has a 0.15% expense ratio.
ETF Info
IE00B9F5YL18
May 21, 2013
1x
MSCI AC Asia Pac Ex JPN NR USD
Large-Cap
Value
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of €10,000 in Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF had a return of 4.98% year-to-date (YTD) and 12.75% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF had an annualized return of 5.55%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.10%, indicating that Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VAPX.AS
4.98%
-1.41%
1.08%
12.75%
4.77%
5.55%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.56%
0.49%
11.03%
30.56%
13.70%
11.10%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VAPX.AS, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -3.32% | 1.95% | 3.39% | -2.25% | 0.22% | 3.85% | 0.72% | -0.91% | 3.19% | -4.18% | 4.98% | ||
| 2023 | 7.33% | -4.58% | -0.91% | -1.56% | -0.04% | 1.47% | 3.72% | -4.94% | -0.89% | -5.27% | 5.77% | 7.14% | 6.29% |
| 2022 | -5.44% | 2.25% | 5.21% | -0.35% | -1.94% | -8.09% | 7.00% | -1.34% | -9.44% | 1.32% | 9.08% | -3.64% | -6.99% |
| 2021 | 1.69% | 2.35% | 4.49% | 0.54% | 0.25% | 2.22% | -2.24% | 0.02% | -3.36% | 2.53% | -3.56% | 4.39% | 9.27% |
| 2020 | -2.38% | -6.27% | -16.19% | 9.62% | -1.26% | 7.85% | -1.96% | 3.38% | 0.40% | -0.19% | 12.95% | 6.25% | 9.10% |
| 2019 | 8.09% | 2.59% | 1.49% | 1.39% | -4.48% | 4.82% | 0.33% | -4.85% | 4.08% | 0.48% | 1.75% | 2.35% | 18.78% |
| 2018 | 0.16% | -2.40% | -2.23% | 3.91% | 1.98% | -2.84% | 0.86% | -0.89% | -0.21% | -8.07% | 3.05% | -3.14% | -9.94% |
| 2017 | 3.86% | 4.89% | 2.73% | -1.45% | -1.83% | 0.44% | 0.41% | -1.00% | 0.82% | 5.10% | -1.18% | 2.43% | 15.92% |
| 2016 | -7.93% | 0.06% | 6.66% | -0.00% | 0.27% | 2.44% | 6.19% | -0.40% | 2.57% | -0.99% | 3.00% | 0.02% | 11.67% |
| 2015 | 7.44% | 4.73% | 3.35% | 0.50% | -1.58% | -5.72% | -1.57% | -11.90% | -1.18% | 9.61% | 2.64% | -2.00% | 2.46% |
| 2014 | -4.43% | 3.76% | 2.14% | 1.38% | 3.70% | -0.21% | 4.82% | 2.68% | -5.39% | 3.36% | -2.39% | -0.14% | 9.01% |
| 2013 | -3.58% | 2.21% | 0.11% | 4.63% | 3.73% | -1.74% | -2.27% | 2.83% |
Expense Ratio
VAPX.AS has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VAPX.AS is 30, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF (VAPX.AS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF provided a 3.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of €0.73 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | €0.73 | €0.77 | €0.97 | €0.76 | €0.44 | €0.68 | €0.61 | €0.64 | €0.53 | €0.60 | €0.45 | €0.20 |
Dividend yield | 3.04% | 3.29% | 4.23% | 2.95% | 1.80% | 2.96% | 3.03% | 2.78% | 2.57% | 3.20% | 2.36% | 1.11% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.15 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.24 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.19 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.58 | |
| 2023 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.26 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.17 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.19 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.15 | €0.77 |
| 2022 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.24 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.34 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.27 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.12 | €0.97 |
| 2021 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.21 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.12 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.22 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.21 | €0.76 |
| 2020 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.20 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.07 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.11 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.06 | €0.44 |
| 2019 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.24 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.15 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.20 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.09 | €0.68 |
| 2018 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.17 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.16 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.18 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.09 | €0.61 |
| 2017 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.22 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.13 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.15 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.14 | €0.64 |
| 2016 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.14 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.15 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.14 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.10 | €0.53 |
| 2015 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.19 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.17 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.12 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.12 | €0.60 |
| 2014 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.12 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.11 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.13 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.09 | €0.45 |
| 2013 | €0.03 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.12 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €0.05 | €0.20 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF was 36.99%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 181 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF drawdown is 2.43%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -36.99% | Jan 20, 2020 | 46 | Mar 23, 2020 | 181 | Dec 4, 2020 | 227 |
| -30.52% | Apr 28, 2015 | 84 | Aug 24, 2015 | 378 | Feb 13, 2017 | 462 |
| -16.99% | Apr 6, 2022 | 142 | Oct 24, 2022 | 437 | Jul 10, 2024 | 579 |
| -14.86% | Jan 10, 2018 | 246 | Dec 24, 2018 | 68 | Apr 2, 2019 | 314 |
| -11.03% | Sep 5, 2014 | 74 | Dec 17, 2014 | 23 | Jan 22, 2015 | 97 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF volatility is 4.11%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.