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title: "Better Vanguard ETF? Vanguard Pacific (VPL) or Vanguard Europe (VGK)"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/279960180.md"
description: "Amid volatile global markets, investors are challenged to choose between the Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) and the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK). The analysis highlights the performance, drivers, valuations, and catalysts of both funds, which provide low-cost access to developed markets outside the U.S. The Pacific ETF benefits from Asia's tech boom, while Europe faces geopolitical challenges. Investors can utilize TipRanks' Best Country ETFs tool for insights into these options."
datetime: "2026-03-20T14:19:46.000Z"
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# Better Vanguard ETF? Vanguard Pacific (VPL) or Vanguard Europe (VGK)

Amid volatile global markets, investors face a tough challenge in selecting which ETF (exchange-traded fund) best suits their financial goals. Europe grapples with geopolitical headwinds, the Pacific grows with Asia's tech boom, and Australia remains stable. Using TipRanks' Best Country ETFs tool, we determined two interesting funds that offer lucrative returns.

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The Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) and the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK), both offer low-cost access to developed markets outside the U.S., but which delivers higher upside? This analysis compares performance, drivers, valuations, and catalysts.

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