Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF (VGEU)

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Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF Distributing is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the FTSE Developed Europe Index, focusing on large- and mid-cap company stocks from developed European markets. Launched on May 21, 2013, and domiciled in Ireland, it uses a full replication strategy to hold all approximately 528 index constituents, providing unhedged exposure with its base currency in euros. The ETF distributes dividends quarterly, offering yields around 2.7% to 3.3% based on recent payments totaling about €1.28 over the last year, paid directly to investors. Key country allocations include the United Kingdom (23%), France (15%), Switzerland (15%), and Germany (14%), with prominent sectors such as technology, health care, financials, and consumer staples; top holdings feature ASML Holding, Roche Holding, AstraZeneca, and HSBC Holdings. Featuring a low total expense ratio of 0.10% and a substantial fund size exceeding €4.4 billion, it delivers cost-efficient access to Europe's mature economies, supporting broad portfolio diversification across regions and industries.