2 Vanguard Index Funds to Buy Now -- They Can Beat the S&P 500 Over the Next Decade, According to Wall Street Analysts

Goldman Sachs thinks stocks across Asia and various emerging markets will beat the S&P 500 (the benchmark for the U.S. market) over the next 10 years. The Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF provides exposure to stocks in Asian economies, especially Japan, Australia, and Korea.

The Motley Fool • Nov 29, 2025

VPL: A Less-Stellar P/E, But Momentum Is High Heading Into August

VPL has outperformed US equities in 2025, returning 17% YTD, driven by strong Japanese buybacks and shareholder rewards. The ETF remains attractively valued at a 15x P/E, offering a 2.85% yield and diversified exposure to Asia-Pacific large caps. Technical analysis shows VPL near 2021 highs with rising support at $80 and a bullish long-term trend, though seasonal weakness is possible.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 30, 2025

APAC Equities: The Sensitivity To Oil Prices

Among APAC equity markets, Australia has a higher beta to oil prices while India, Indonesia and Thailand have lower betas. Domestic political uncertainties have been one main reason for the decoupling trend seen in Indonesia and Thailand.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 29, 2025

VPL: Underlying Japanese Conditions Will Be The Key Swing Factor For This ETF

The Vanguard FTSE Pacific Index Fund ETF Shares offers cost-efficient exposure to Asia-Pacific equities, but its heavy Japanese focus has hindered performance of late, with only 7% YTD returns. With 60% of this portfolio coming from Japan, it will be difficult for the VPL ETF to flourish, unless conditions in this region pick up. VPL's holdings offer decent earnings growth on par with global stocks, yet it can be picked up at a cheaper P/E multiple valuations look compelling.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 26, 2024

Asia-Pacific Is Not Just China

While the China macro story of ongoing transition is a headwind to the rest of Asia, there is more to the region's economic health than this.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 9, 2024

ASEAN Economic Outlook In 2024

The total nominal GDP of the ten ASEAN nations measured in US dollar terms amounted to USD 3.6 trillion in 2022, more than doubling compared with total GDP of USD 1.6 trillion in 2009. Singapore's GDP growth rate improved to a pace of 2.8% y/y in the fourth quarter of 2023 according to the advance estimate of GDP from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

Seeking Alpha • Jan 16, 2024

VPL: A Potential Outperformer Against The U.S.

The era of US dominance in the stock market is over, and diversification outside of the US is becoming more important. The Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF is a fund worth considering, as it aims to replicate the performance of the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index. VPL has a diversified portfolio with over 2,400 securities, primarily investing in growth-oriented sectors in Japan, Australia, and South Korea.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 30, 2023

Asia Continues To Fuel Global Growth, But Economic Momentum Is Slowing

The region is likely to see faster disinflation, but prospects for growth in coming years are dimming. Strong consumer spending has supported growth in Asia's three largest economies this year, but there are already signs that the region's recovery may be running out of steam.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 14, 2023

Bull vs Bear: Using Single-Country ETFs to Build an International Allocation

Bull vs. Bear is a weekly feature where the VettaFi writers' room takes opposite sides for a debate on controversial stocks, strategies, or market ideas — with plenty of discussion of ETF ideas to play either angle. For this edition of Bull vs.

ETF Trends • Aug 23, 2023

ETFs in Focus as IMF Raises Economic Outlook for Asia

The Asia-Pacific region is set for growth, expanding as much as 4.6% this year according to the IMF's latest projections. China and India being the major driving factors for the growth of the region, take a look into ETFs which can help diversify your portfolio.

Zacks Investment Research • May 4, 2023