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VAE ETF · Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex-Japan Shares Index ETF
The VAE Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index. The VAE ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 1,828 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofAPAC Blended Cap1M perf.-5.35%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
-3.25%
1M flows
+€10M
AuM
€463M
E/R
0.4%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
VAE
N/A
Performance & flows
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December 12, 2025 → March 12, 2026
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VAE
A$95.89
+1.13%
APAC Blended Cap
+6.90%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.25%  | +1.13%  | +20.68% | +53.68% | +31.15% | -6.19% | +0.31% | +0.31% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
A$95.89
1D NAV change
-0.45%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
1828
Inception date
12/9/2015
Jurisdiction
Australia
Distribution
Australia
Legal structure
Managed Investment Scheme
Base currency
AUD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +1.13% | +20.68% | +53.68% | +31.15% |
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Taiwan
22.15%
Republic of Korea
16.82%
India
16.10%
Cayman Islands
15.80%
China
13.26%
Hong Kong
4.13%
Singapore
3.25%
Malaysia
1.58%
Unavailable
1.28%
Other
5.62%
Sectors
Information Technology
32.40%
Financials
17.59%
Consumer Discretionary
11.78%
Communication Services
8.22%
Industrials
7.58%
Materials
4.34%
Health Care
2.93%
Energy
2.78%
Unavailable
5.74%
Other
6.65%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1828
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
TWN SEMICONT MAN
SAMSUNG ELECTR
TENCENT HOLDINGS
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD
SK HYNIX
AIA
HDFC BANK
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES
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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS
CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
MEDIATEK INC
XIAOMI CORP
ICICI BANK
PINDUODUO INC ADR
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur 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®
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-.
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A
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B+
B
B-
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C
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D
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72.46% of holdings have positive scoring
28.85% of holdings have negative scoring
18.52%
39.13%
14.81%
21.78%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Net Total Return Index - AUD
Index ticker
AWPXJAUD Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
279
Total AuM
€3.78T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1363%
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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 €463M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has VAE performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, VAE returned -3.25% over the past month, 1.13% over the last three months and 0.31% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VAE?
As of March 12, 2026, VAE recorded net flows of +€10M over the last month and +€23M year-to-date.
Does VAE distribute dividends?
VAE follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.82%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VAE?
As of January 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 January 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 January 31, 2026, VAE holds 1828 positions in its portfolio, with 37.55% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VAE?
As of January 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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