Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF
Vanguard · FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index · Since 2015
Annual fee
0.40%
$40/year per $10,000
Fund size
$814M
AUD
Dividend yield
2.6%
Quarterly · approx. as at Q2 2026
Holdings
1,733
companies
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~September 2026 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar → · View full distribution history →
VAE provides exposure to companies listed across Asia excluding Japan, spanning markets such as China, India, Taiwan, Korea and Hong Kong. Regional and emerging market funds can be more volatile than broad developed-market funds and carry currency risk as the fund is unhedged. General information only, not financial advice.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 14.3% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 6.1% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 4.1% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 3.2% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 2.5% |
| Delta Electronics Inc. | 1.1% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 1.1% |
| AIA Group Limited | 1.0% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | 0.9% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | 0.8% |
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Approximate breakdown based on fund category.
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 23.5% |
| Financials | 15.2% |
| Health Care | 12.8% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 11.4% |
| Industrials | 10.8% |
| Communication Services | 8.6% |
| Other | 17.7% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 27.6% |
| Hong Kong | 22.5% |
| South Korea | 21.1% |
| India | 14.3% |
| China | 5.2% |
| Singapore | 3.5% |
| Other / cash | 5.8% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Data as at Q2 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Source: fund manager fact sheets.
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VAE provides exposure to companies listed across Asia excluding Japan, spanning markets such as China, India, Taiwan, Korea and Hong Kong.
VAE's annual management fee is 0.4% p.a. ($40 per $10,000 invested).
VAE pays distributions quarterly. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.