Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL)
VPL is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index. VPL launched on Mar 4, 2005 and has a 0.08% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US9220428661
922042866
Mar 4, 2005
Developed Asia Pacific (Broad)
1x
FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
VPL has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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 Pacific 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 Pacific ETF had a return of 6.50% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.45% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF had an annualized return of 5.37%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.32%, indicating that Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VPL
6.50%
2.16%
2.31%
11.45%
4.70%
5.37%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
26.78%
5.56%
14.46%
31.61%
14.25%
11.32%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VPL, 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 | -0.90% | 3.68% | 3.12% | -4.76% | 2.55% | 0.17% | 3.28% | 1.58% | 1.39% | -5.45% | 1.71% | 6.50% | |
| 2023 | 8.25% | -5.58% | 3.35% | 0.62% | -1.16% | 4.13% | 3.63% | -4.07% | -3.12% | -3.05% | 7.02% | 5.75% | 15.60% |
| 2022 | -4.88% | -0.03% | -0.10% | -6.91% | 1.18% | -8.18% | 5.34% | -4.05% | -10.26% | 2.52% | 13.16% | -1.89% | -15.20% |
| 2021 | -0.41% | 1.83% | 1.37% | 0.39% | 1.60% | -0.58% | -1.00% | 0.77% | -0.89% | -0.25% | -4.53% | 2.99% | 1.10% |
| 2020 | -3.59% | -7.42% | -11.16% | 6.31% | 6.05% | 2.72% | 0.53% | 6.19% | 0.60% | -1.10% | 11.98% | 6.81% | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 7.37% | 0.86% | 0.50% | 1.23% | -4.99% | 5.18% | -1.44% | -2.56% | 4.49% | 3.24% | 1.11% | 2.46% | 18.16% |
| 2018 | 4.75% | -4.01% | -0.32% | 0.34% | -1.11% | -2.61% | 0.80% | -0.95% | 2.11% | -9.90% | 2.42% | -6.07% | -14.40% |
| 2017 | 4.92% | 2.15% | 1.79% | 0.76% | 2.21% | 1.72% | 2.75% | 0.16% | 1.14% | 4.33% | 2.23% | 1.55% | 28.85% |
| 2016 | -5.96% | -3.51% | 7.72% | 0.47% | 1.06% | 0.13% | 5.76% | 0.19% | 2.96% | -0.92% | -1.37% | -0.57% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 1.18% | 6.07% | 0.59% | 3.46% | -0.58% | -2.47% | -0.54% | -7.68% | -3.85% | 7.56% | 0.03% | -0.81% | 2.04% |
| 2014 | -6.82% | 4.03% | -0.37% | -0.07% | 3.22% | 2.91% | 0.92% | -0.45% | -4.67% | 3.07% | -3.78% | -2.24% | -4.81% |
| 2013 | 3.11% | 2.02% | 3.57% | 5.43% | -7.70% | -0.39% | 1.86% | -1.48% | 8.76% | 1.60% | 0.03% | 0.62% | 17.86% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VPL is 26, 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 Pacific ETF (VPL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF provided a 3.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.30 | $2.25 | $1.77 | $2.49 | $1.44 | $1.98 | $1.86 | $1.87 | $1.54 | $1.38 | $1.53 | $1.53 |
Dividend yield | 3.04% | 3.12% | 2.75% | 3.19% | 1.81% | 2.85% | 3.06% | 2.57% | 2.65% | 2.43% | 2.69% | 2.49% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard FTSE Pacific 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 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $2.25 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $1.77 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.47 | $2.49 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $1.44 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $1.98 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $1.86 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $1.87 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $1.54 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $1.38 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $1.53 |
| 2013 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $1.53 |
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 Pacific 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 Pacific ETF was 55.49%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1162 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF drawdown is 4.84%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -55.49% | Nov 1, 2007 | 339 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1162 | Oct 17, 2013 | 1501 |
| -33.89% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 702 |
| -31.1% | Sep 16, 2021 | 273 | Oct 14, 2022 | 487 | Sep 24, 2024 | 760 |
| -23.23% | Apr 29, 2015 | 200 | Feb 11, 2016 | 258 | Feb 21, 2017 | 458 |
| -19.85% | May 10, 2006 | 24 | Jun 13, 2006 | 169 | Feb 14, 2007 | 193 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF volatility is 4.03%, 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.