Vanguard FTSE 250

ETF description

The iShares FTSE 250 ETF provides investors with exposure to mid‑sized companies in the United Kingdom by tracking the FTSE 250 Index. This ETF aims to offer the performance of UK mid‑cap stocks, which represent the next tier of companies below the FTSE 100 in terms of market capitalization, capturing the dynamic and growth‑oriented segment of the UK equity market.

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 250 index offers investors exposure to 250 mid‑cap companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. With its focus on mid‑sized UK companies across various sectors, the index provides opportunities for growth and diversification within the UK market.