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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 373 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
Share class
Acc
USD
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LIVE
CLOSED
This fund is part ofAPAC Blended Cap1M perf.-9.60%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
-13.02%
1M flows
+€34M
AuM
€599M
E/R
0.1547%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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VGEK
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Performance & flows

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January 2, 2026 → April 2, 2026
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VGEK
$45.75
+9.49%
APAC Blended Cap
-0.11%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-13.02%
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+9.49%
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+52.16%
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+57.96%
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+37.47%
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+3.17%
+3.17%
+11.23%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
IE00BK5BQZ41
AuM
€599M
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E/R
0.1547%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
4/2/2026
$45.75
1D NAV change
-3.26%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
373
Inception date
9/24/2019
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Austria
Switzerland
Sweden
Spain
Portugal
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Product type
Benchmark
FTSE All-World Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
USD capitalizing 
Total AuM of fund
€2.27B
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
+9.49%
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+52.16%
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+57.96%
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+37.47%
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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
1
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7
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Exposure

Countries
Republic of Korea
45.23%
Australia
34.36%
Hong Kong
7.59%
Singapore
7.00%
Cayman Islands
1.78%
New Zealand
1.36%
Unavailable
0.78%
Other
1.91%
Sectors
Information Technology
27.48%
Financials
24.96%
Industrials
10.75%
Materials
9.98%
Consumer Discretionary
6.23%
Real Estate
5.06%
Health Care
3.53%
Communication Services
2.58%
Unavailable
3.00%
Other
6.43%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 373
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
SAMSUNG ELECTR
SK HYNIX
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
BHP GROUP LTD
AIA
NATL AUST BANK
WESTPAC BANKING
DBS GROUP HOLDINGS
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AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND BANKING
SAMSUNG ELEC-1P PRF
WESFARMERS ORDINARY
HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING
HYUNDAI MOTOR
OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING
MACQUARIE GROUP LTD
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of December 31, 2025
Methodology

Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VGEK ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

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ESG Consensus®
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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.


VGEK’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.

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Holdings review
67.11% of holdings have positive scoring
33.67% of holdings have negative scoring
6.06%
29.43%
31.63%
7.51%
19.75%
6.41%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
FTSE All-World Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan Net Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
TAWNT09U Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer

Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
295
Total AuM
€3.75T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1359%
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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 Austria, 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 €599M in assets as of April 2, 2026.

How has VGEK performed lately?

Based on data from April 2, 2026, VGEK returned -13.02% over the past month, 9.49% over the last three months and 11.23% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for VGEK?

As of April 2, 2026, VGEK recorded net flows of +€34M over the last month and +€127M 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 February 28, 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 February 28, 2026, VGEK focuses largely on Information Technology, Financials and Industrials.

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

As of February 28, 2026, VGEK holds 373 positions in its portfolio, with 48.67% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in VGEK?

As of February 28, 2026, VGEK top three holdings include SAMSUNG ELECTR, SK HYNIX and COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA.

What is the base currency of VGEK?

The base currency of VGEK is USD.

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