Vanguard FTSE 250 UCITS ETF

The Vanguard FTSE 250 UCITS ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the FTSE 250 Index, which comprises mid-capitalization companies listed in the United Kingdom. As a physically replicating ETF, it invests directly in the underlying stocks according to their index weightings, providing broad exposure to diverse sectors of the UK economy outside the largest, more internationally focused FTSE 100 firms. The fund follows a long-only, passive investment strategy and aims to reflect the performance of 250 mid-sized UK companies from various industries, which enhances diversification and captures a unique segment of the domestic market. Key features of the ETF include a very low total expense ratio of 0.10% per annum and a quarterly dividend distribution policy, with a recent dividend yield near 3.8-4%. The fund is domiciled in Ireland, operates primarily in GBP, and has amassed substantial assets under management, reflecting its popularity among investors seeking efficient, broad-based UK equity exposure. By focusing on mid-cap stocks, the ETF plays a significant role for investors aiming to access the UK’s economic growth drivers that are often more domestically oriented than their larger FTSE 100 counterparts.