Vanguard ESG Developed Asia Pacific All Cap UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating

Vanguard ESG Developed Asia Pacific All Cap UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Choice index through a passive, physical replication strategy. It provides exposure to a market-capitalization-weighted portfolio of approximately 1,996 large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks from developed markets in the Asia Pacific region, with a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria by screening out companies involved in controversial activities. The fund's heaviest allocations are to Japan (58.5%), Australia (16.5%), and South Korea (15.7%), featuring top holdings like Samsung Electronics, Toyota Motor, and SK hynix across telecommunications, consumer discretionary, technology, and financials sectors. Domiciled in Ireland with a base currency in USD, it is currency unhedged and accumulating, meaning dividends are reinvested rather than distributed, supporting compounded growth. Launched in October 2022, it maintains a low total expense ratio of 0.17% p.a. and manages assets around EUR 195 million, offering investors a sustainable avenue into diversified Asia Pacific equities while prioritizing ESG standards.