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VPKIX vs. FIQPX
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VPKIX vs. FIQPX

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares (VPKIX) and Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class Z (FIQPX).

VPKIX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on May 15, 2000. FIQPX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Oct 2, 2018.

Performance

VPKIX vs. FIQPX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares (VPKIX) and Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class Z (FIQPX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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VPKIX vs. FIQPX - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)20252024202320222021202020192018
VPKIX
Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares		7.41%33.12%1.29%15.58%-15.20%1.47%16.54%17.61%-7.77%
FIQPX
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class Z		3.73%37.22%21.13%13.98%-30.50%-14.73%73.23%31.17%0.71%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, VPKIX achieves a 7.41% return, which is significantly higher than FIQPX's 3.73% return.

VPKIX

1D
2.91%
1M
-9.84%
YTD
7.41%
6M
12.97%
1Y
38.88%
3Y*
16.61%
5Y*
6.83%
10Y*
9.13%

FIQPX

1D
2.76%
1M
-9.31%
YTD
3.73%
6M
4.21%
1Y
36.92%
3Y*
22.09%
5Y*
2.61%
10Y*
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*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares

Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class Z

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VPKIX vs. FIQPX - Expense Ratio Comparison

VPKIX has a 0.08% expense ratio, which is lower than FIQPX's 0.81% expense ratio.

FIQPX
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class Z
VPKIX
Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares

Return for Risk

VPKIX vs. FIQPX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
VPKIX
VPKIX Risk / Return Rank: 9191
Overall Rank
VPKIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9292
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VPKIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 9090
Sortino Ratio Rank
VPKIX Omega Ratio Rank: 8888
Omega Ratio Rank
VPKIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 9191
Calmar Ratio Rank
VPKIX Martin Ratio Rank: 9292
Martin Ratio Rank
FIQPX
FIQPX Risk / Return Rank: 8787
Overall Rank
FIQPX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8888
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FIQPX Sortino Ratio Rank: 8686
Sortino Ratio Rank
FIQPX Omega Ratio Rank: 8484
Omega Ratio Rank
FIQPX Calmar Ratio Rank: 9090
Calmar Ratio Rank
FIQPX Martin Ratio Rank: 8686
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

VPKIX vs. FIQPX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares (VPKIX) and Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class Z (FIQPX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

VPKIXFIQPXDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.07

1.88

+0.19

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.65

2.44

+0.20

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.40

1.36

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.81

2.74

+0.07

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.39

9.79

+1.61

Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

VPKIX vs. FIQPX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current VPKIX Sharpe Ratio is 2.07, which is comparable to the FIQPX Sharpe Ratio of 1.88. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of VPKIX and FIQPX, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

VPKIXFIQPXDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

2.07

1.88

+0.19

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.43

0.12

+0.31

Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.57

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Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

0.24

0.62

-0.38

Correlation

The correlation between VPKIX and FIQPX is 0.71, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

VPKIX vs. FIQPX - Dividend Comparison

VPKIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.30%, while FIQPX has not paid dividends to shareholders.

TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
VPKIX
Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares		3.30%4.00%3.15%3.11%2.74%3.17%1.81%2.85%3.05%2.60%2.67%2.45%
FIQPX
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class Z		0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.01%12.82%6.63%5.47%6.97%0.00%0.00%0.00%

Drawdowns

VPKIX vs. FIQPX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VPKIX drawdown since its inception was -55.26%, roughly equal to the maximum FIQPX drawdown of -57.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VPKIX and FIQPX.

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Drawdown Indicators

VPKIXFIQPXDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-55.26%

-57.62%

+2.36%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-13.40%

-13.52%

+0.12%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-31.12%

-53.21%

+22.09%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-33.62%

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Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-10.89%

-11.13%

+0.24%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-15.52%

-22.55%

+7.03%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

3.31%

3.79%

-0.48%

Volatility

VPKIX vs. FIQPX - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares (VPKIX) is 9.46%, while Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class Z (FIQPX) has a volatility of 10.19%. This indicates that VPKIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FIQPX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

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Volatility by Period

VPKIXFIQPXDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

9.46%

10.19%

-0.73%

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

13.98%

14.86%

-0.88%

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

19.04%

20.46%

-1.42%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

16.07%

22.60%

-6.53%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

16.09%

22.87%

-6.78%