(VPL) FTSE Pacific Shares - Overview
ETF Category: Focused Region | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 8.182m USD | Total Return: 48.6% in 12m
TER: 0.08%
Avg Turnover: 84.1M
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
The Vanguard FTSE Pacific Index Fund ETF (VPL) tracks a market-capitalization weighted index composed of common stocks from developed markets in the Pacific region. The fund maintains a policy of investing at least 80% of its net assets in the constituent securities of its target index to provide broad regional exposure.
This ETF focuses on mature economies including Japan, Australia, and Hong Kong, where business models often prioritize dividend stability and industrial manufacturing. The Pacific region is a critical hub for global semiconductor production and automotive engineering, sectors that are heavily influenced by regional trade agreements and supply chain logistics.
For a deeper look into the specific valuation metrics of these holdings, you may find ValueRays analytical tools useful for your due diligence. Investors typically use this fund to diversify away from domestic equity markets by capturing the growth and stability of established Asian-Pacific corporations.
- Japanese economic stability and yen volatility drive underlying asset valuations
- South Korean export demand influences industrial and technology sector performance
- Australian commodity prices and interest rates impact financial and mining holdings
- Geopolitical stability in the Pacific Basin affects regional foreign direct investment
- Developed Asian market consumer sentiment dictates retail and services revenue growth
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.28%, over one month by +4.82%, over three months by +4.43% and over the past year by +48.63%.
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