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Canadian ETF knowledgebase
ETF Sage
Canadian ETF knowledgebase
The fund seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad Asia Pacific equity index that focuses on developed Asia Pacific markets.
Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index (or any successor thereto).
It invests directly or indirectly primarily in large-and mid-capitalization stocks of companies located in developed Asia Pacific markets.
Invests primarily in the U.S.-domiciled:
The FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index is a market capitalization-weighted index representing the performance of large- and mid-capitalization stocks in developed Asia Pacific markets.
| Fundamentals | |
|---|---|
| Category (main) | Far Eastern Equity - Broad Market |
Underlying Index  |
FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index |
| ETF Structure | Passive type. Endeavours to return the Index return before fees/costs |
| Asset Class |
Equity |
| Region |
Asia |
| Issuer | Vanguard Investments Canada |
| ETF Home Page | Available here |
| Fund Facts | |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | June 30, 2014 |
| Total Holdings |
840 |
Distribution Frequency  |
Quarterly |
| Leverage |
None |
| Significant Currency Exposure
|
Yes |
| Currency Hedging
|
No |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Management Fee |
0.23% |
| Management Expense Ratio (MER) |
0.23% * |
* 2015
| Trading Information | |
|---|---|
| Ticker | VA |
| Exchange |
TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) |
| Currency |
CAD |
| Eligibility | |
|---|---|
| Eligibility * |
RRSP, RRIF, RESP, TFSA, DPSP, RDSP |
| DRIP available ** |
Yes |
| PACC Plan available ** |
No |
| SWP available ** |
No |
* Always check eligibility with your plan operator as plans and accounts can differ
** Not all brokers can facilitate these plans. Check with your broker.
To view the TSX or Morningstar fund page for this ETF click on the Fund Data menu tab or below:
