Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) Distributing

Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) Distributing is an equity exchange-traded fund that aims to replicate the performance of the FTSE 100 Index, representing the 100 largest publicly traded companies listed in the United Kingdom. The fund employs a physical, full replication strategy, meaning it directly invests in all the constituents of the FTSE 100 in their respective index proportions. Key sectors represented include financials, consumer staples, industrials, and health care, with approximately 90% of underlying exposure to companies domiciled in the UK and the remainder allocated to select firms in Ireland, Switzerland, and other countries. The ETF features a quarterly distribution policy, passing through received dividends from its holdings directly to investors, and is denominated in GBP. With a total expense ratio of 0.09% per annum and a fund size exceeding 4.5 billion euros, it is considered a cost-efficient vehicle for investors seeking diversified, large-cap UK equity exposure. The fund’s transparent structure, adherence to UCITS standards, and operational oversight by major institutions such as Vanguard Asset Management further contribute to its prominence among passive investment strategies linked to the UK stock market.