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

Vanguard ESG Developed Asia Pacific All Cap UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing is an exchange-traded fund that tracks a market-capitalization-weighted index of large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks from developed markets in the Asia Pacific region, including Japan, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, and New Zealand. Launched in October 2022 and domiciled in Ireland, it employs a passive physical replication strategy by holding approximately 1,997 stocks that mirror the benchmark, with top holdings like Samsung Electronics and Toyota Motor. Designed with an ESG focus, the fund excludes companies involved in controversial activities and selects those meeting environmental, social, and governance criteria, spanning sectors such as financials, information technology, consumer discretionary, and industrials. As a distributing share class with the ISIN IE0008T6IUX0, it pays quarterly dividends in USD, offering a forward yield around 1.98%, providing investors periodic income alongside broad regional equity exposure. This ETF plays a key role in sustainable investing by delivering diversified access to Asia Pacific developed markets while prioritizing responsible corporate practices.