VPL — Vanguard FTSE Pacific Index Fund ETF Shares

VPL Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in VPL over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

VPL Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: VPL's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The Vanguard FTSE Pacific Index Fund ETF Shares (VPL) operates within the International Developed category, which ETFValuer currently tracks with 22 funds. Issued by Vanguard, this fund manages $13.8 billion in assets and trades at a price of $108.67 per share. It holds an overall rank of #24 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories, earning an ETFValuer grade of B+ with a score of 78.2 out of 100. The fund maintains a low cost structure with an expense ratio of 0.07% and offers a dividend yield of 0.26%. The substantial asset under management figure suggests significant investor adoption relative to the category size. This combination of low fees, high asset volume, and a strong overall grade positions the fund as a widely utilized vehicle for exposure to the Pacific region.

Recent price action shows a decline of 1.16% over the last day, followed by a recovery of 0.62% over the past week. The fund experienced a sharper drop of 4.98% over the last month before accelerating to a 4.21% gain over the three-month period. Momentum continued to build over the next six months with a return of 12.22%, contributing to a year-to-date increase of 18.38%. The one-year return stands at 33.16%, while the three-year total return reaches 65.34%. This trajectory indicates a pattern where short-term volatility was followed by sustained growth over longer holding periods. The data reflects a clear divergence between the recent monthly decline and the robust multi-year performance record.

VPL carries a High volatility label and a beta of 1.10, indicating that the fund tends to move more aggressively than the broader market. Despite this elevated sensitivity, the fund has generated a Sharpe ratio of 1.22, suggesting that the returns achieved have been efficient relative to the risk taken. The maximum drawdown recorded for the fund is -16.35%, representing the largest peak-to-trough decline experienced by investors. This combination of high beta and significant drawdown potential implies the fund can experience sharp declines during market downturns. However, the strong Sharpe ratio demonstrates that the fund has historically compensated investors well for these periods of increased volatility.

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VPL Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 21.9% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how VPL's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With VPL

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with VPL's top 10 — IPAC overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as VPL's top 10 (10.3% of VPL's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.71% (as of 2026-07-23) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.70 (as of 2026-07-23) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

Trade-Weighted US Dollar Index: 120.53 (as of 2026-07-17) — Measures the US dollar’s strength against major trading-partner currencies — dollar moves directly affect the US-dollar value of this fund’s international holdings.

VPL Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 6.91% and average daily volume is 581K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $13.8B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: VPL is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

VPL Performance History

How VPL Compares to Other International Developed ETFs