Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing

Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the FTSE All-World Index, comprising large and mid-cap stocks from developed and emerging markets worldwide. It provides broad global equity exposure by investing in a representative sample of approximately 3,794 constituents, with the heaviest weighting in the United States at around 62%, followed by Japan, the United Kingdom, China, and Canada. Key sectors include technology, led by top holdings like NVIDIA, Apple, and Microsoft. Domiciled in Ireland and managed by Vanguard, the ETF features a low total expense ratio of 0.19% p.a., physical replication, and currency unhedged structure in USD base currency. Unlike its accumulating counterpart, this share class distributes dividends quarterly, with recent payouts such as $0.5459 per unit in December 2025, offering investors periodic income alongside potential capital growth. With a substantial fund size exceeding EUR 18 billion, it plays a pivotal role in diversified portfolios seeking comprehensive international market representation across regions like North America, Europe, Pacific, and emerging markets.