These Vanguard ASX ETFs rose more than 15% in the last year

Earlier this week I covered some of the best performing Betashares ASX ETFs. 

Another popular ETF provider is Vanguard. 

While Betashares offers more thematic options, Vanguard offers 29 ASX listed ETFs, with many offering international exposure. 

Let's look at which ones brought the best returns for investors in the last year. 

Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF (ASX: VBLD)

This fund gives exposure to infrastructure securities listed in developed countries. 

It offers investors diversified exposure to infrastructure sectors, including transportation, energy and telecommunications.

At the time of writing it includes 135 holdings, with its largest geographical allocation being the United States (68.7% weighting). 

Over the last 12 months, it has brought investors strong gains, rising 16.29%. 

This fund might suit investors looking for diversification outside the large US tech companies which dominate indexes like the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX). 

It may also appeal to investors optimistic about growth in global trends like urbanisation, climate adaptation, and infrastructure stimulus.

Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS)

The ETF provides exposure to some of the world's largest companies listed in the United States.

Its largest holdings are US blue-chip giants like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). 

However, the fund includes more than 3,000 holdings, meaning investors gain exposure to mid-cap and small-cap listed companies in the United States as well. 

It also has an extremely low management cost of 0.03% per annum.

This fund has a great track record, and the last 12 months was no different, with the ETF rising 15.48% over the period. 

Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAE)

Moving away from US dominated funds, this ASX ETF gives investors exposure to securities listed in Asia excluding Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

Its largest weighted holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, Tencent Holdings Ltd, and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. 

At the time of writing the fund is made up of more than 1,700 holdings. 

This fund could be ideal for investors looking for exposure in Asian markets. 

It rose 15.31% over the last year. 

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