Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Distributing (VJPN.L)
VJPN.L is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the TOPIX TR JPY. VJPN.L launched on May 21, 2013 and has a 0.15% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | IE00B95PGT31 |
|---|---|
| WKN | A1T8FU |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | May 21, 2013 |
| Category | Japan Equities |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | TOPIX TR JPY |
| Domicile | Ireland |
| Distribution Policy | Distributing |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
VJPN.L has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Vanguard FTSE 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 Japan UCITS ETF Distributing had a return of 7.23% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.61% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Distributing had an annualized return of 8.58%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Distributing did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.23% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | -1.21% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 0.53% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 11.61% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.57% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 8.58% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VJPN.L, 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 | 3.36% | 3.94% | 3.55% | -3.99% | -0.37% | 1.16% | 2.14% | -0.76% | -1.97% | -1.76% | 7.23% | ||
| 2023 | 4.25% | -2.27% | 2.58% | -1.57% | 1.83% | 3.02% | 1.76% | -1.49% | 2.07% | -2.14% | 1.96% | 3.47% | 14.00% |
| 2022 | -4.64% | 0.53% | 0.24% | -3.06% | -0.21% | -3.78% | 5.83% | 1.08% | -4.11% | -2.03% | 5.73% | -0.81% | -5.71% |
| 2021 | -1.19% | 0.04% | 2.16% | -2.05% | -0.62% | 1.69% | -0.94% | 2.94% | 4.78% | -4.46% | -0.91% | 1.17% | 2.28% |
| 2020 | -2.21% | -6.96% | -1.85% | 3.19% | 8.76% | 0.82% | -7.48% | 5.12% | 5.77% | -2.06% | 7.69% | 2.92% | 12.84% |
| 2019 | 3.34% | -0.77% | 2.62% | 1.24% | -1.98% | 3.84% | 4.09% | -1.32% | 4.03% | -1.72% | 1.86% | -1.24% | 14.56% |
| 2018 | -0.59% | 0.70% | -2.95% | 2.88% | 1.32% | -1.10% | 1.77% | -0.01% | 3.26% | -7.24% | 0.89% | -6.97% | -8.38% |
| 2017 | 0.64% | 3.48% | -0.70% | -2.12% | 3.10% | 0.72% | 0.57% | 2.25% | -1.95% | 6.38% | 0.78% | 0.98% | 14.72% |
| 2016 | -2.07% | -2.38% | 1.34% | -2.06% | 4.18% | 7.57% | 5.41% | 2.42% | 3.61% | 7.44% | -3.33% | 0.96% | 24.72% |
| 2015 | 5.92% | 3.95% | 5.73% | -0.21% | 1.12% | -2.99% | 1.32% | -3.20% | -5.74% | 6.26% | 3.00% | 0.99% | 16.42% |
| 2014 | -5.29% | -0.10% | -1.35% | -4.23% | 5.70% | 3.51% | 1.17% | -0.19% | 1.87% | 3.46% | -1.01% | -0.89% | 2.13% |
| 2013 | 7.24% | -0.10% | -4.51% | 4.14% | 1.38% | -0.68% | 0.32% | 7.62% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VJPN.L is 23, indicating that it is in the bottom 23% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Distributing (VJPN.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 Japan UCITS ETF Distributing provided a 2.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.60 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 10 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.60 | £0.64 | £0.63 | £0.61 | £0.56 | £0.56 | £0.54 | £0.46 | £0.43 | £0.36 | £0.35 | £0.16 |
Dividend yield | 2.12% | 2.40% | 2.62% | 2.33% | 2.14% | 2.36% | 2.55% | 1.94% | 2.04% | 2.08% | 2.31% | 1.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard FTSE 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.05 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.30 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.35 | |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.05 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.30 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.25 | £0.64 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.32 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.23 | £0.63 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.28 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.25 | £0.61 |
| 2020 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.26 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.23 | £0.56 |
| 2019 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.26 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.24 | £0.56 |
| 2018 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.26 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.22 | £0.54 |
| 2017 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.21 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.19 | £0.46 |
| 2016 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.19 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.18 | £0.43 |
| 2015 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.17 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.15 | £0.36 |
| 2014 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.18 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.15 | £0.35 |
| 2013 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.15 | £0.16 |
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 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 Japan UCITS ETF Distributing was 25.19%, occurring on Mar 12, 2020. Recovery took 126 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Distributing drawdown is 4.54%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -25.19% | Feb 7, 2020 | 25 | Mar 12, 2020 | 126 | Sep 11, 2020 | 151 |
| -17.9% | Sep 22, 2021 | 186 | Jun 20, 2022 | 312 | Sep 14, 2023 | 498 |
| -17.52% | Apr 13, 2015 | 214 | Feb 12, 2016 | 92 | Jun 27, 2016 | 306 |
| -16.61% | Jul 19, 2013 | 189 | Apr 15, 2014 | 194 | Jan 22, 2015 | 383 |
| -16.06% | Oct 2, 2018 | 60 | Dec 24, 2018 | 189 | Sep 25, 2019 | 249 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Distributing volatility is 3.64%, 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.