Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF Distributing (VAPX.L) belongs to the Asia Pacific Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VAPX.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VAPX.L
VAPX.L charges 0.15% annually. There are 5 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Korea UCITS ETF | 0.09% | 3.99B | Jun 2019 | VAPX.L vs FLRK.L | |
| L&G Asia Pacific ex Japan Equity UCITS ETF | 0.10% | 585.57M | Nov 2018 | VAPX.L vs LGAG.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI Pacific Ex Japan UCITS | 0.12% | 387.43M | Apr 2015 | VAPX.L vs PAXG.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI Pacific Ex Japan UCITS ETF | 0.12% | 512.68M | Apr 2015 | VAPX.L vs PAXJ.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF - Acc | 0.12% | 619.16M | Mar 2018 | VAPX.L vs LCAL.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VAPX.L
VAPX.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 93. There are 12 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan UCITS ETF | 97 | — | Mar 2022 | VAPX.L vs FRXT.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF 1C | 97 | 368.30M | Jun 2007 | VAPX.L vs XMTW.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USD | 97 | 79.94M | Mar 2011 | VAPX.L vs HTWN.L | |
| iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF | 97 | 1.28B | Oct 2005 | VAPX.L vs ITWN.L | |
| SPDR MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF | 97 | 1.30B | May 2011 | VAPX.L vs EMAS.L |
Top Performing VAPX.L Alternatives (YTD)
VAPX.L is at 49.68% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 112.17%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Korea UCITS ETF | 112.17% | 3.99B | Jun 2019 | VAPX.L vs FLRK.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Korea Capped UCITS ETF USD | 106.23% | 397.53M | Apr 2011 | VAPX.L vs HKOR.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Korea UCITS ETF 1C | 106.16% | 426.16M | Jul 2007 | VAPX.L vs XKS2.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI Korea UCITS ETF - Acc | 104.93% | 830.49M | Feb 2019 | VAPX.L vs KRWL.L | |
| iShares MSCI Korea UCITS ETF (Dist) | 104.34% | 1.10B | Nov 2005 | VAPX.L vs IKOR.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VAPX.L
VAPX.L has 23.12% 1-year volatility. There are 50 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Asia Pacific Dividend UCITS | 10.86% | 485.08M | Jun 2006 | VAPX.L vs IAPD.L | |
| Invesco MSCI Pacific Ex Japan ESG Universal Screen... | 11.06% | 58.51M | Jan 2021 | VAPX.L vs ESPS.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI Pacific Ex Japan UCITS | 11.19% | 387.43M | Apr 2015 | VAPX.L vs PAXG.L | |
| UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Pacific (ex Japan) UCITS ETF (US... | 11.22% | 88.95M | Oct 2009 | VAPX.L vs UB20.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF | 11.25% | 988.08M | Sep 2010 | VAPX.L vs HMXJ.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VAPX.L
VAPX.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.41%. There are 47 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.93%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Asia Pacific Dividend UCITS | -6.93% | 485.08M | Jun 2006 | VAPX.L vs IAPD.L | |
| SPDR S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats UCITS | -7.01% | 181.24M | May 2013 | VAPX.L vs PADV.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF | -7.12% | 988.08M | Sep 2010 | VAPX.L vs HMXJ.L | |
| iShares VII plc - iShares Core MSCI Pac ex-Jpn ETF... | -7.23% | 2.82B | Jan 2010 | VAPX.L vs CPJ1.L | |
| L&G Asia Pacific ex Japan Equity UCITS ETF | -7.24% | 585.57M | Nov 2018 | VAPX.L vs LGAG.L |
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