Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF USD Distributing

Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF USD Distributing is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan Index, comprising large and mid-cap company stocks from developed markets in the Asia-Pacific region, excluding Japan. Launched on 21 May 2013, it provides investors with targeted exposure to key economies including Australia (40.06%), South Korea (37.68%), Hong Kong (12.45%), Singapore (8.50%), and New Zealand (1.32%), with a portfolio of 373 stocks closely mirroring the benchmark's 371 holdings. The ETF distributes dividends quarterly in USD, its base currency, offering a recent yield around 2.47% based on historical payments. Top holdings feature prominent financial institutions such as AIA Group Ltd, DBS Group Holdings Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp, and National Australia Bank Ltd, spanning sectors like financials, industrials, materials, and technology. With a low portfolio turnover rate and fundamentals including a median market cap of $45.3 billion and P/E ratio of 17.2x as of 31 December 2025, this ETF plays a vital role in diversifying portfolios toward stable, growth-oriented developed Asia-Pacific markets.