About VPKIX
Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares is a passively managed mutual fund designed to offer institutional investors broad exposure to the equity markets of developed countries in the Pacific region. The fund seeks to closely track the performance of the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index, investing in a diversified portfolio of common stocks from countries such as Japan, Australia, South Korea, and others in the Pacific basin. With holdings in over 2,100 companies, its portfolio spans a wide array of sectors, including technology, consumer cyclical, financial services, basic materials, and healthcare, featuring major names like Samsung Electronics, Toyota Motor, and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The fund is characterized by its low expense ratio and minimal portfolio turnover, delivering a cost-efficient means for institutional investors to access the growth and diversification potential of Pacific equity markets. By focusing on large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks, the fund plays a significant role in offering diversified regional exposure within global portfolios, while maintaining a sizable cost advantage over competitors in its category.
Fund Family Vanguard
Category Diversified Pacific/Asia
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VPKIX
Share Class Institutional Shares
Index FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Net Tax NR USD
VPKIX had a total return of 14.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 4.02%.
