Vanguard FTSE All‑World

ETF description

This ETF is designed to give investors exposure to a wide range of companies from around the world, including both developed and emerging markets. It aims to track the performance of a global index, meaning it invests in companies from many different countries and sectors.

This ETF could appeal to investors who want to diversify their portfolio by gaining access to global stock markets through a single investment. It may be suitable for those looking to invest in a broad mix of companies, rather than focusing on one specific region or industry. The ETF provides exposure to large, well‑established companies as well as those in emerging markets, which can offer growth potential but also come with additional risks.

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 index covers 87% of the world’s investable equity market:

• The index consists of over 4,000 large and mid‑cap companies • It tracks companies across 45 global developed and emerging market countries • The index excludes frontier and standalone countries (e.g. Russia since March 2022).