- ISIN
- US9220424033
- CUSIP
- 922042403
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- May 15, 2000
- Category
- Asia Pacific Equities
- Min. Investment
- $5,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
VPKIX Performance Chart
Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares (VPKIX) is up 32.7% since the beginning of the year. VPKIX is currently trading at $23 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VPKIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,715.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares (VPKIX) has returned 32.65% so far this year and 57.08% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VPKIX has returned 11.11% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares
- 1D
- 2.94%
- 1M
- 7.06%
- YTD
- 32.65%
- 6M
- 34.38%
- 1Y
- 57.08%
- 3Y*
- 22.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.39%
- 10Y*
- 11.11%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VPKIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 15, 2000, VPKIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.5 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, VPKIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.21% | 10.36% | -10.89% | 10.21% | 8.47% | 3.32% | 32.65% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.68% | 0.44% | -0.31% | 4.15% | 4.55% | 4.45% | -0.77% | 5.37% | 3.34% | 3.83% | -0.98% | 2.49% | 33.12% |
| 2024 | -1.24% | 4.00% | 2.89% | -4.66% | 2.41% | 0.14% | 3.85% | 1.44% | 1.54% | -6.10% | 1.79% | -4.10% | 1.29% |
| 2023 | 7.94% | -5.54% | 3.52% | 0.16% | -0.93% | 4.04% | 3.57% | -3.88% | -3.05% | -3.63% | 7.78% | 5.80% | 15.58% |
| 2022 | -5.07% | -0.07% | 0.07% | -7.19% | 1.46% | -8.68% | 5.43% | -3.57% | -10.63% | 2.58% | 13.84% | -2.09% | -15.20% |
| 2021 | -0.60% | 1.87% | 1.44% | 0.45% | 1.81% | -0.56% | -1.35% | 1.11% | -0.93% | -0.33% | -4.64% | 3.42% | 1.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares has an annualized alpha of 1.01%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 15, 2000.
- This fund participated in 85.43% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 79.19% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.01%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 79.19%
- Downside Capture
- 85.43%
Expense Ratio
VPKIX has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VPKIX ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares (VPKIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VPKIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.68 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.65 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.50 | 1.37 | +0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.14 | 2.78 | +1.36 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.46 | 12.44 | +3.02 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares provided a 2.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.57 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.57 | $0.69 | $0.42 | $0.43 | $0.33 | $0.47 | $0.27 | $0.37 | $0.35 | $0.36 | $0.29 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 2.52% | 4.00% | 3.15% | 3.11% | 2.74% | 3.17% | 1.81% | 2.85% | 3.05% | 2.60% | 2.67% | 2.45% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.69 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.42 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.43 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.33 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.47 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares. 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 Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares was 55.26%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1162 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.26%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 7mo | 5y 11moNov 2007 - Oct 2013 |
2003 bear market2003 | -52.25%Apr 2003 | 2y 9mo | 2y 7mo | 5y 5moJun 2000 - Dec 2005 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.62%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 22d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -31.12%Oct 2022 | 1y 28d | 1y 11mo | 3y 8dSep 2021 - Sep 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -22.73%Feb 2016 | 9mo 18d | 1y 11d | 1y 9moApr 2015 - Feb 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VPKIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.26% | -56.78% | +1.52% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.40% | -9.10% | -4.30% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.38% | -18.90% | +2.52% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.12% | -25.43% | -5.69% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.62% | -33.92% | +0.30% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.41% | -10.71% | -4.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.59% | 2.03% | +1.56% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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