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VGEK
IE00BK5BQZ41
Passive ETFEquity

VGEK ETF · Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF

The VGEK Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: FTSE All-World Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan Index. The VGEK ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 377 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Share class
Acc
USD
Real-time data unavailable for VGEK
LIVE
CLOSED
This fund is part ofAPAC Blended Cap1M perf.-2.48%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
-5.86%
1M flows
+€50M
AuM
€985M
TER
0.1547%
Rating
VGEK
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Performance & flows

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VGEK
$59.48
+26.81%
APAC Blended Cap
+21.46%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-5.86%
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+26.81%
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+67.85%
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+102.92%
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+73.13%
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-1.69%
-1.69%
+44.61%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
IE00BK5BQZ41
AuM
€985M
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TER
0.1547%
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Replication rating
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More details
NAV
7/3/2026
$59.48
1D NAV change
+5.07%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
377
Inception date
9/24/2019
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Sweden
Spain
Portugal
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Share class info
USD capitalizing 
Total AuM of fund
€2.84B
Decimalisation of shares
No
Investment strategy
The Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF seeks to track the performance of the index, a widely recognised benchmark of the large- and mid-cap sized companies of the developed markets of the Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
+26.81%
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+67.85%
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+102.92%
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+73.13%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
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PRIIPS
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Exposure

Countries
Republic of Korea
52.64%
Australia
28.38%
Hong Kong
7.90%
Singapore
6.06%
New Zealand
1.06%
Unavailable
2.89%
Other
1.06%
Sectors
Technology
38.16%
Finance
26.37%
Non-Energy Materials
9.02%
Industrials
8.32%
Consumer Cyclicals
4.14%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
2.71%
Healthcare
2.45%
Energy
1.68%
Unavailable
2.88%
Other
4.27%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 377
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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VGEK
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of June 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model

Issuer

Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
304
Total AuM
€4.33T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1349%
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Frequently asked questions about VGEK

What does Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF, VGEK, invest in?

VGEK is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap ex-Japan Equities.

Which benchmark or index does VGEK replicate?

VGEK tracks the FTSE All-World Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan Net Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VGEK?

VGEK carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.1547%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was VGEK launched?

VGEK was introduced to the market on September 24, 2019. It trades on United Kingdom, among other exchanges

Who is the ETF issuer of VGEK?

Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF, VGEK, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.

Does VGEK have multiple share classes?

Yes, VGEK is available in multiple share classes, which may differ by distribution policy (e.g., accumulating vs. distributing), currency or hedging. Explore the different share classes .

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VGEK?

VGEK oversees €985M in assets as of July 3, 2026.

How has VGEK performed lately?

Based on data from July 3, 2026, VGEK returned -5.86% over the past month, 26.81% over the last three months and 44.61% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for VGEK?

As of July 3, 2026, VGEK recorded net flows of +€50M over the last month and +€319M year-to-date.

Does VGEK distribute dividends?

VGEK follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.

What are the main country or region exposures of VGEK?

As of May 31, 2026, VGEK has significant geographic allocations in Republic of Korea, Australia and Hong Kong.

In which sector or theme does VGEK invest in?

As of May 31, 2026, VGEK focuses largely on Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials.

How many securities does VGEK hold and how diversified is it?

As of May 31, 2026, VGEK holds 377 positions in its portfolio, with 54.60% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in VGEK?

As of May 31, 2026, VGEK top three holdings include Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SK hynix, Inc. and BHP Group Ltd..

What is the base currency of VGEK?

The base currency of VGEK is USD.

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