Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL)

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Best Fit Pacific Region Funds ETFs

U.S. News evaluated 6 Pacific Region Funds ETFs and 1 makes our Best Fit list. Our list highlights the best passively managed funds for long-term investors. Rankings are assigned based on comparisons with Best Fit funds in this category.

How we identify Best Fit Funds

Best Fit Scorecard
Costs Excellent
Tracking Error Typical
Bid/Ask Ratio Typical
Holdings Diversity Excellent

Fund Description

The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in the major markets of the Pacific region. The fund employs an indexing investment approach by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the common stocks included in the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index. The FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index consists of approximately 836 common stocks of companies located in Japan, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, and New Zealand. As of January 31, 2013, Japan and Australia made up approximately 46% and 23%, respectively, of the index's market capitalization.

Fund Snapshot Updated 05.16.2013

Previous Close $61.28 Expense Ratio 0.12%
YTD Return 14.8% Avg. 30-Day Volume 576,581
1-Year Return 32.4% Market Cap Loading...
Bid $61.18 Shares Outstanding 38,123,000
Ask $61.22 Dividends $1.86
Top 10 Holdings
Samsung Electronic (E:005930) 2.62%
Toyota Motor Corp (E:7203) 2.27%
Cmnwlth Bk Of Aust (E:CBA) 2.13%
Bhp Billiton Ltd (E:BHP) 1.97%
Westpac Bkg Corp (E:WBC) 1.76%
Mitsubishi Ufj Fin (E:8306) 1.71%
Aust & Nz Bank Grp (E:ANZ) 1.47%
Natl Australia Bk (E:NAB) 1.37%
Honda Motor Co (E:7267) 1.33%
Sumitomo Mitsui Fg (E:8316) 1.07%
% of Total Holdings 17.70%

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