- ISIN
- US9220428661
- CUSIP
- 922042866
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Mar 4, 2005
- Region
- Developed Asia Pacific (Broad)
- Category
- Asia Pacific Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $14B
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Performance
VPL Performance Chart
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) is up 33.1% since the beginning of the year. VPL is currently trading at $120 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VPL shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,721.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) has returned 33.13% so far this year and 55.73% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VPL has returned 11.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.67% annually.
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF
- 1D
- 2.72%
- 1M
- 9.60%
- YTD
- 33.13%
- 6M
- 35.85%
- 1Y
- 55.73%
- 3Y*
- 22.75%
- 5Y*
- 11.47%
- 10Y*
- 11.12%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.08%
- 1M
- 2.00%
- YTD
- 9.57%
- 6M
- 10.71%
- 1Y
- 25.41%
- 3Y*
- 19.37%
- 5Y*
- 12.48%
- 10Y*
- 13.67%
VPL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 10, 2005, VPL's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, VPL closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.30% | 10.24% | -10.28% | 9.78% | 8.25% | 3.62% | 33.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.25% | 0.58% | -0.27% | 4.24% | 4.57% | 4.29% | -0.32% | 5.00% | 2.81% | 4.31% | -0.87% | 2.24% | 32.66% |
| 2024 | -0.90% | 3.68% | 3.12% | -4.76% | 2.55% | 0.17% | 3.28% | 1.58% | 1.39% | -5.45% | 1.71% | -4.12% | 1.68% |
| 2023 | 8.25% | -5.58% | 3.35% | 0.62% | -1.16% | 4.12% | 3.63% | -4.07% | -3.12% | -3.05% | 7.02% | 5.75% | 15.58% |
| 2022 | -4.88% | -0.03% | -0.11% | -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% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.32%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 10, 2005.
- This ETF participated in 88.92% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 81.14% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.69, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.32%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 81.14%
- Downside Capture
- 88.92%
Expense Ratio
VPL has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VPL ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of ETFs 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 FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) 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.
| VPL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.56 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.56 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.37 | +0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.20 | 2.81 | +1.40 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.06 | 12.55 | +3.51 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF provided a 2.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.21 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.21 | $3.63 | $2.24 | $2.25 | $1.77 | $2.49 | $1.44 | $1.98 | $1.86 | $1.87 | $1.54 | $1.38 |
Dividend yield | 2.67% | 4.01% | 3.15% | 3.12% | 2.75% | 3.19% | 1.81% | 2.84% | 3.06% | 2.57% | 2.65% | 2.43% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.42 | $3.63 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $2.24 |
| 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 |
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 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.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.49%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 7mo | 5y 11moNov 2007 - Oct 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.90%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 21d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -31.09%Oct 2022 | 1y 28d | 1y 11mo | 3y 9dSep 2021 - Sep 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -23.23%Feb 2016 | 9mo 18d | 1y 11d | 1y 9moApr 2015 - Feb 2017 |
2006 correction2006 | -19.85%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 8mo 6d | 9mo 10dMay 2006 - Feb 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VPL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.49% | -56.78% | +1.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.33% | -9.10% | -4.23% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.35% | -18.90% | +2.55% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.09% | -25.43% | -5.66% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.90% | -33.92% | +0.02% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.43% | +1.43% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.61% | -10.71% | -0.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.48% | 2.03% | +1.45% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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