Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) 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 VPL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VPL
VPL charges 0.08% annually. No ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | 3.93B | Nov 2017 | VPL vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | 150.34M | Nov 2017 | VPL vs FLAU | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | 2.65B | Jun 2014 | VPL vs IPAC | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | 1.29B | Nov 2017 | VPL vs FLKR | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 172.98M | Nov 2017 | VPL vs FLJH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VPL
VPL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 70. There are 23 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 94 | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | VPL vs KCAI | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 94 | 2.98B | Nov 2017 | VPL vs FLTW | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 94 | 7.14B | Jun 2006 | VPL vs DXJ | |
| iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | 93 | 10.71B | Jun 2000 | VPL vs EWT | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 93 | 281.43M | Jun 2013 | VPL vs OPPJ |
Top Performing VPL Alternatives (YTD)
VPL is at 21.68% YTD. There are 18 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 130.89%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 130.89% | 1.58B | Apr 2013 | VPL vs KORU | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 73.03% | 1.29B | Nov 2017 | VPL vs FLKR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 72.82% | 21.85B | May 2000 | VPL vs EWY | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 68.73% | 137.63M | Oct 2010 | VPL vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 62.21% | 2.98B | Nov 2017 | VPL vs FLTW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VPL
VPL has 22.93% 1-year volatility. There are 67 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 13.23% | 68.46M | Feb 2012 | VPL vs DVYA | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.32% | 5.90M | May 2024 | VPL vs INDH | |
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 13.81% | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | VPL vs KCAI | |
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 14.09% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | VPL vs ADIV | |
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | 14.14% | 303.36M | Mar 1996 | VPL vs EWM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VPL
VPL has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.33%. There are 33 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -5.90% | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | VPL vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 149.93M | Mar 2014 | VPL vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.69% | 1.35B | Nov 2013 | VPL vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.77% | 232.89M | Jun 2016 | VPL vs CNYA | |
| iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | -7.82% | 987.63M | Mar 1996 | VPL vs EWS |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.45% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VPL vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 10.96% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VPL vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 57 | 22.94% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VPL vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 56 | 11.67% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VPL vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | 6.19% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VPL vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.12% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VPL vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 83 | 13.44% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VPL vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 32 | -0.17% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VPL vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 66 | 9.40% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VPL vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 90 | 16.06% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VPL vs VTV |
Often Compared With VPL
Investors most often compare VPL with AAXJ, VEA, VWO. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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