Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF

The Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide broad exposure to developed European equity markets. Its primary objective is to track the performance of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index, which includes large-, mid-, and small-cap companies across multiple sectors in developed European countries. The ETF employs a full replication strategy, holding all stocks present in the index and weighting them by market capitalization, ensuring the portfolio closely mirrors the index's composition and characteristics. A standout feature of the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF is its extensive diversification, with over 1,200 holdings as of early 2025, spanning various industries such as financials, healthcare, industrials, and consumer goods. The fund covers major European markets, with notable allocations to the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, and Germany. Its passively managed approach, combined with a low expense ratio, minimizes costs and tracking error, making it popular for gaining efficient, long-term exposure to the region’s established economies. The ETF plays a significant role in global portfolios seeking diversification beyond domestic markets, offering an effective way to access both established industry leaders and emerging companies within Europe.