Vanguard FTSE 250 UCITS ETF (GBP) Accumulating

Vanguard FTSE 250 UCITS ETF (GBP) Accumulating is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the FTSE 250 Index, which comprises 250 mid-cap companies listed in the United Kingdom outside the FTSE 100. Launched on 14 May 2019 and domiciled in Ireland, this ETF employs a full replication strategy, investing in all index constituents to mirror their performance before fees. Managed by Vanguard with a low total expense ratio of 0.10% p.a., it features an accumulating structure where dividends are automatically reinvested rather than distributed, enhancing compound growth potential. The fund holds approximately 251 stocks, predominantly UK-based (over 99%), spanning diverse sectors including financials, industrials, consumer discretionary, real estate, and basic materials. Top holdings like IG Group Holdings PLC, Taylor Wimpey PLC, and Tritax Big Box REIT PLC represent key mid-cap players. With a fund size exceeding EUR 827 million and GBP base currency unhedged against others, it offers investors targeted exposure to the dynamic UK mid-cap segment, known for growth opportunities in established yet agile firms across various industries.