Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Ex‑Japan

ETF description

This ETF focuses on providing exposure to companies from developed markets in the Asia‑Pacific region, excluding Japan. It includes firms from countries such as Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore, among others. The aim is to give investors access to a wide range of industries and sectors within these economies, offering a diversified investment across the region.

This ETF may appeal to investors who are looking for broad exposure to developed markets in Asia‑Pacific without including Japan. It offers a way to invest in companies that are based in some of the most economically advanced nations in this region, and may be suited to those who believe in the long‑term growth potential of Asia‑Pacific markets.

Issuer details

Vanguard is the largest provider of mutual funds and the second‑largest provider of ETFs in the world.

Vanguard is a major American investment management company headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It’s known for being the largest provider of mutual funds in the world and the second‑largest provider of ETFs after BlackRock’s iShares with over $8trn in global assets under management (as at June 2024). Vanguard was founded in 1975 by John C. Bogle and is notable for its unique ownership structure ‑ it is owned by its funds, which in turn are owned by their shareholders. This structure is designed to align Vanguard’s interests with those of its investors, helping to keep costs low.

Index details

The FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Ex‑Japan index offers exposure to large and mid‑cap companies from developed Asia Pacific countries, excluding Japan. With its focus on the diverse and dynamic economies of the region, the index provides opportunities for growth and sector diversification.