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Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating

Vanguard ETF tracking large and mid-cap stocks across developed Asia Pacific markets excluding Japan, for diversified regional equity exposure.

ISIN IE00BK5BQZ41TER 0.15% TERInception 24 Sept 2019Policy AccumulatingProvider Vanguard

See below how EuroFolio members build portfolios around VGEK, and which ETFs they most commonly pair with it.

How EuroFolio members use VGEK

VGEK is consistently paired with broad-market global equity funds like VGWE and VWCG, alongside thematic or factor-based exposures such as IS3S for global value and SEC0 for semiconductors. These portfolios frequently integrate precious metals like IGLD or commodities to dampen volatility, with equity allocations to VGEK typically ranging from 10% to 20%. By combining this Asia-Pacific ex-Japan exposure with diversified global and sector-specific funds, investors aim to capture regional growth while mitigating the idiosyncratic risks of single-market concentration.

Community members on EuroFolio utilize VGEK primarily as a regional satellite to complement core global holdings, rather than as a primary anchor. The data shows a clear preference for balancing VGEK with high-conviction thematic bets, such as the 10% to 15% allocations seen in the top-performing portfolios managed by user-rboxmq. Whether in aggressive 100% equity structures or more balanced pension-style portfolios, VGEK serves as a strategic tool to gain exposure to developed Asian markets while maintaining a broader, diversified footprint that spans multiple sectors and asset classes.

AI analysis of below portfolio data from our community only · Not investment advice · Sept 2026

Fund Details
Index TrackedFTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan
ReplicationPhysical
StrategyLong-only
Currency RiskCurrency unhedged
Fund DomicileIreland
Fund CurrencyUSD