Vanguard FTSE Developed World

ETF description

This ETF aims to provide investors with exposure to a wide range of companies in developed markets around the world. It tracks an index that includes large and mid‑sized companies across sectors in North America, Europe, and Asia‑Pacific. The fund offers diversified access to businesses that are well‑established in their respective regions, making it a broad representation of the global economy’s developed markets.

This ETF may appeal to investors who are looking for a simple way to gain exposure to global developed equity markets.

Issuer details

Vanguard is the largest provider of mutual funds and the second‑largest provider of ETFs in the world.

Vanguard is a major American investment management company headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It’s known for being the largest provider of mutual funds in the world and the second‑largest provider of ETFs after BlackRock’s iShares with over $8trn in global assets under management (as at June 2024). Vanguard was founded in 1975 by John C. Bogle and is notable for its unique ownership structure ‑ it is owned by its funds, which in turn are owned by their shareholders. This structure is designed to align Vanguard’s interests with those of its investors, helping to keep costs low.

Index details

The FTSE Developed index is a stock market index which includes large and mid‑cap stocks from developed markets around the world. The index covers a diverse range of industries and sectors, giving investors a broad exposure to developed markets.