Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing

Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the FTSE Japan index, comprising large and mid-cap Japanese companies. Launched in 2013 and domiciled in Ireland, it employs full replication by holding all index constituents, including approximately 486 stocks as of late 2025, with top holdings like Toyota Motor Corp (4.19%), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (3.22%), and Sony Group Corp (2.84%). The fund is 100% allocated to Japan, spanning sectors such as consumer discretionary, financials, industrials, technology, and telecommunications, with a median market cap of $36.2 billion, P/E ratio of 16.9x, and dividend yield around 1.78-2.05%. Denominated in USD and unhedged against currency risk, it features a low total expense ratio of 0.10% p.a. and quarterly dividend distributions to investors. With a substantial fund size exceeding EUR 2.4 billion, it offers broad exposure to Japan's equity market, facilitating efficient access for international portfolios seeking developed Asia-Pacific representation.