Vanguard FTSE All‑World High Dividend Yield

ETF description

This ETF invests in a broad range of large and mid‑sized companies from around the world that are known for paying higher‑than‑average dividends. By focusing on companies with strong dividend yields, the fund aims to provide investors with regular income in addition to the potential for capital growth. The companies included in the fund come from various industries and regions, offering a diversified exposure to global equity markets.

This ETF may appeal to investors seeking steady income through dividend payments while also wanting exposure to global stocks. Investors looking to diversify their portfolios with dividend‑paying companies from both developed and emerging markets may find this fund a useful option for balancing income and growth potential.

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 All‑World High Dividend Yield index provides investors with exposure to companies globally that offer high dividend yields. With its focus on dividend‑paying stocks from developed and emerging markets across various sectors, the index offers income‑oriented investors a diversified portfolio of high dividend yield companies.