Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe ex U.K. ETF

The Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe ex U.K. ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide investors with exposure to large and mid-sized companies in developed European markets, specifically excluding the United Kingdom. Its primary function is to track the performance of the FTSE Developed Europe ex U.K. Index by investing in all its constituent stocks, aiming for complete replication of the index’s composition and sector weightings whenever practicable. This ETF covers a broad spectrum of industries across continental Europe, including financial services, industrials, healthcare, consumer sectors, technology, and more, offering comprehensive diversification within developed European equities. By omitting U.K. companies, the ETF allows investors to focus solely on the economic dynamics and opportunities within continental Europe, making it especially relevant for those seeking to avoid the influence of U.K.-specific market factors. The fund’s structure emphasizes transparency and cost efficiency, operating with a low total expense ratio and fully reinvesting or distributing dividends according to the share class. As part of Vanguard’s broad ETF lineup, the Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe ex U.K. ETF serves as a key instrument for market participants seeking targeted regional exposure within Europe’s developed equity markets.