Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VPL
VPL charges 0.08% annually. Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VPL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | VPL vs FLAU | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | VPL vs FLKR | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | Jun 10, 2014 | VPL vs IPAC | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Apr 24, 2020 | VPL vs BKEM | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 0.19% | Nov 2, 2017 | VPL vs FLTW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VPL
Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 98 | May 12, 2000 | VPL vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 98 | Nov 2, 2017 | VPL vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 97 | Oct 29, 2010 | VPL vs MKOR | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | VPL vs DVYA | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 95 | Apr 18, 2011 | VPL vs FPA |
Top Performing VPL Alternatives (YTD)
VPL alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 26.80% | Oct 29, 2010 | VPL vs MKOR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 26.53% | May 12, 2000 | VPL vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | VPL vs FLKR | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 17.42% | Apr 18, 2011 | VPL vs FPA | |
| iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | 16.27% | Mar 26, 2008 | VPL vs THD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VPL
VPL alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | 12.91% | Oct 18, 2011 | VPL vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 14.13% | May 7, 2024 | VPL vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.85% | Nov 18, 2009 | VPL vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.58% | Feb 2, 2012 | VPL vs INDA | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 15.78% | Feb 6, 2018 | VPL vs FLIN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VPL
VPL alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | -9.09% | Mar 12, 1996 | VPL vs EWM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | VPL vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund | -10.62% | Aug 10, 2018 | VPL vs EMMF | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | -11.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | VPL vs IPAC | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | -11.73% | Sep 21, 2023 | VPL vs ADVE |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VPL vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VPL vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VPL vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VPL vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VPL vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VPL vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VPL vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VPL vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VPL vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VPL vs VTV |
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