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›ETF Issuers›Vanguard›VGEK
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VGEK
IE00BK5BQZ41
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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 378 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.-0.02%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
+3.05%
1M flows
+€74M
AuM
€950M
TER
0.1547%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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VGEK
N/A

Performance & flows

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VGEK
$59.62
+23.84%
APAC Blended Cap
+14.81%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+3.05%
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+23.84%
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+74.29%
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+103.12%
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+70.97%
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-3.21%
+34.45%
+44.96%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
IE00BK5BQZ41
AuM
€950M
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TER
0.1547%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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NAV
6/12/2026
$59.62
1D NAV change
+4.12%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
378
Inception date
9/24/2019
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Norway (Qualified Investor)
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Germany
Austria
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Share class info
USD capitalizing 
Total AuM of fund
€2.8B
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
+23.84%
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+74.29%
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+103.12%
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+70.97%
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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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Exposure

Countries
Republic of Korea
46.91%
Australia
33.43%
Hong Kong
7.43%
Singapore
6.94%
Cayman Islands
1.73%
New Zealand
1.25%
Unavailable
0.83%
Other
1.48%
Sectors
Information Technology
30.00%
Financials
24.44%
Industrials
11.01%
Materials
9.53%
Consumer Discretionary
5.30%
Real Estate
4.86%
Health Care
3.11%
Energy
2.34%
Unavailable
2.72%
Other
6.69%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 378
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of April 30, 2026
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
71.17% of holdings have positive scoring
29.67% of holdings have negative scoring
48.55%
18.30%
7.03%
20.54%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of May 29, 2026
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VGEK
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of May 29, 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
€4.3T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.135%
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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 Norway (Qualified Investor), 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 €950M in assets as of June 12, 2026.

How has VGEK performed lately?

Based on data from June 12, 2026, VGEK returned 3.05% over the past month, 23.84% over the last three months and 44.96% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for VGEK?

As of June 12, 2026, VGEK recorded net flows of +€75M over the last month and +€292M 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 April 30, 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 April 30, 2026, VGEK focuses largely on Information Technology, Financials and Industrials.

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

As of April 30, 2026, VGEK holds 378 positions in its portfolio, with 49.15% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in VGEK?

As of April 30, 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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