VPL

📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in the major markets of the Pacific region, excluding the United States and Canada.

✨ Key Features

• Provides broad exposure to developed equity markets in the Pacific region, excluding the U.S. and Canada
• Utilizes a passive, full-replication strategy to track the performance of the underlying index
• Low expense ratio of 0.00%
• Suitable for investors seeking international diversification and exposure to the Pacific region

⚠️ Primary Risks

• Market risk: The value of the ETF's holdings may decline due to general market conditions or other factors
• Currency risk: The ETF's returns may be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the currencies of the countries in which it invests
• Emerging markets risk: Investments in developing markets may be subject to greater political, economic, and social instability, and may experience higher volatility
• Concentration risk: The ETF's performance may be more sensitive to events affecting a particular region or country

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for long-term investors seeking broad exposure to developed equity markets in the Pacific region as part of a diversified portfolio. It may be particularly appealing to investors who want to gain international diversification and exposure to the Pacific region, while maintaining a low-cost, passively managed investment approach.