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VA.TO · Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Index Fund
Over the last 12 years (2014-08 to 2026-09), CA$10,000 invested in VA.TO with dividends reinvested grew to CA$31,158, 9.79% a year, with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -20.82%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
All figures on this page are in Canadian dollars (CAD), the currency VA.TO trades in.
Growth of CA$10,000 · 2014-08 to 2026-09 · dividends reinvested
How VA.TO held up in past market crashes
VA.TO has been through 3 of the market crashes since 2000 in our data. Its deepest price fall was 23.5% in the 2020 COVID crash, when the S&P 500 fell 34.1%. It took 6 months from the bottom to get back to its high. No fund is safe from losses; past falls do not predict future ones.
| Crash | VA.TO deepest fall | S&P 500 (SPY) | Peak to bottom | Back to peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 fourth-quarter selloff | -13.1% | -20.2% | Sep 2018 to Dec 2018 | 12 months |
| 2020 COVID crash | -23.5% | -34.1% | Feb 2020 to Mar 2020 | 6 months |
| 2022 bear market | -22.0% | -25.4% | Jan 2022 to Sep 2022 | 17 months |
Price declines in the fund's listing currency, dividends not included, inside each crash's S&P 500 peak-to-bottom window. See how 50 popular ETFs compare in the crash study.
About VA.TO
The Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Index Fund is a mutual fund designed to track the performance of the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index. This fund provides investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of large and mid-cap equities across developed countries in the Asia-Pacific region, excluding Japan. By focusing on developed markets such as Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, the fund offers a broad-based opportunity to partake in the economic dynamism and growth of these regions. Its primary purpose is to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in a variety of industries within the developed Asia region, thus offering a balanced approach to regional market exposure. The fund is particularly notable for its low-cost structure, characteristic of Vanguard funds, aiming to maximize investors' returns through efficient management and minimal expenses. In the broader financial market, the Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Index Fund plays a critical role for those seeking geographic diversification beyond North American and European markets. Its composition includes industries such as financial services, technology, consumer goods, and healthcare, reflecting the economic diversity and growth potential of the Asia-Pacific developed markets.
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