Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF Distributing (VAPX.L)
VAPX.L is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the MSCI AC Asia Pac Ex JPN NR USD. VAPX.L launched on May 21, 2013 and has a 0.15% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | IE00B9F5YL18 |
|---|---|
| WKN | A1T8FT |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | May 21, 2013 |
| Category | Asia Pacific Equities |
| Index Tracked | MSCI AC Asia Pac Ex JPN NR USD |
| Domicile | Ireland |
| Distribution Policy | Distributing |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
VAPX.L features an expense ratio of 0.15%, falling within the medium range.
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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 Distributing, 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 Distributing had a return of -1.87% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.77% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF Distributing had an annualized return of 7.45%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.33%, indicating that Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF Distributing did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -1.87% | 5.21% |
| 1 month | -2.50% | -4.30% |
| 6 months | 9.28% | 18.42% |
| 1 year | 3.77% | 21.82% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 4.88% | 11.27% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 7.45% | 10.33% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -5.01% | 2.60% | 3.26% | -2.18% | ||||||||
| 2023 | -4.76% | 4.70% | 7.91% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VAPX.L is 26, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to the market in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF Distributing(VAPX.L)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF Distributing (VAPX.L) 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 Distributing granted a 3.88% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to £0.77 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.77 | £0.89 | £1.08 | £1.05 | £0.56 | £0.85 | £0.85 | £0.82 | £0.65 | £0.73 | £0.55 | £0.21 |
Dividend yield | 3.88% | 4.36% | 5.30% | 4.85% | 2.55% | 4.34% | 4.74% | 4.00% | 3.69% | 5.28% | 3.70% | 1.40% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF Distributing. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.18 | £0.00 | ||||||||
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.30 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.20 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.21 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.18 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.29 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.38 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.27 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.14 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.30 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.18 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.31 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.26 |
| 2020 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.24 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.08 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.15 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.09 |
| 2019 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.31 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.19 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.24 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.11 |
| 2018 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.26 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.22 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.25 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.12 |
| 2017 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.25 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.16 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.21 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.20 |
| 2016 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.18 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.18 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.18 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.11 |
| 2015 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.21 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.22 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.15 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.15 |
| 2014 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.20 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.22 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.13 |
| 2013 | £0.21 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF Distributing. 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 Distributing was 30.88%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 160 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF Distributing drawdown is 5.58%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.88% | Jan 21, 2020 | 45 | Mar 23, 2020 | 160 | Nov 9, 2020 | 205 |
| -28.89% | Apr 13, 2015 | 94 | Aug 24, 2015 | 216 | Jul 1, 2016 | 310 |
| -14.83% | Feb 6, 2023 | 186 | Oct 31, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -13.63% | Jun 28, 2021 | 339 | Oct 28, 2022 | 53 | Jan 16, 2023 | 392 |
| -13.25% | Jan 10, 2018 | 203 | Oct 26, 2018 | 119 | Apr 16, 2019 | 322 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF Distributing volatility is 4.12%, 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.