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VAE ETF · Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex-Japan Shares Index ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +6.30%  | +4.47%  | +29.76% | +58.91% | +39.35% | -0.38% | +9.57% | +5.63% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +4.47% | +29.76% | +58.91% | +39.35% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VAE ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
VAE’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | €794.02B |
VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | €533.72B |
VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | €187.31B |
VUG | Vanguard Growth ETF | €184.36B |
VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | €146.75B |
Frequently asked questions about VAE
What does Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex-Japan Shares Index ETF, VAE, invest in?
VAE is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Asia Pacific Equities.
Which benchmark or index does VAE replicate?
VAE tracks the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Net Total Return Index - AUD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VAE?
VAE carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.4%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VAE launched?
VAE was introduced to the market on December 9, 2015. It trades on Australia
Who is the ETF issuer of VAE?
Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex-Japan Shares Index ETF, VAE, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VAE?
VAE oversees €500M in assets as of May 1, 2026.
How has VAE performed lately?
Based on data from May 1, 2026, VAE returned 6.30% over the past month, 4.47% over the last three months and 5.63% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VAE?
As of May 1, 2026, VAE recorded net flows of +€6.6M over the last month and +€34M year-to-date.
Does VAE distribute dividends?
VAE follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 1, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.66%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VAE?
As of March 31, 2026, VAE has significant geographic allocations in Taiwan, Republic of Korea and India.
In which sector or theme does VAE invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VAE focuses largely on Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does VAE hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, VAE holds 1865 positions in its portfolio, with 37.05% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VAE?
As of March 31, 2026, VAE top three holdings include TWN SEMICONT MAN, SAMSUNG ELECTR and TENCENT HOLDINGS.
What is the base currency of VAE?
The base currency of VAE is AUD.
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