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What is Vanguard S&P 500 Ucits? ›

Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF (VUSA)

This Fund seeks to track the performance of the Index, a widely recognised benchmark of U.S. stock market performance that is comprised of the stocks of large U.S. companies.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, VOO is an outstanding option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend segment of the market.

In the last 30 Years, the Vanguard S&P 500 (VOO) ETF obtained a 10.36% compound annual return, with a 15.12% standard deviation.

For ETFs using derivatives, exposure should be covered with collateral valued at 90% of NAV and meet minimum risk management standards. UCITS funds cannot use leverage other than on a temporary basis and up to a maximum of 10% of their NAV.

A UCITS ETF is an Exchange-Traded Fund that complies with the UCITS regulations. These ETFs combine the benefits of UCITS funds with the flexibility and liquidity of ETFs. UCITS ETFs are traded on stock exchanges just like shares, offering real-time pricing and the ability to buy or sell throughout the trading day.

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM)

The better Vanguard ETF for their needs is likely VYM, which delivers a higher 2.9% 30-day SEC yield by targeting the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. It also charges the same expense ratio as VIG does, at 0.06%.

There are typically 4 dividends per year (excluding specials), and the dividend cover is approximately 1.0.

The choice comes down to what you value most. If you prefer the flexibility of trading intraday and favor lower expense ratios in most instances, go with ETFs. If you worry about the impact of commissions and spreads, go with mutual funds.

Experts agree that for most personal investors, a portfolio comprising 5 to 10 ETFs is perfect in terms of diversification.

What does Ucits stand for? ›

UCITS stands for "undertaking for collective investment in transferable securities”. This means it is an undertaking for collective investment which invests in securities, i.e. in stocks, bonds, short term treasury instruments and cash.

UCITS stands for "undertaking for collective investment in transferable securities”. This means it is an undertaking for collective investment which invests in securities, i.e. in stocks, bonds, short term treasury instruments and cash. BACK.

The dividends in the ETF are distributed to the investors (Quarterly). The Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF is a very large ETF with 31,919m GBP assets under management. The ETF was launched on 22 May 2012 and is domiciled in Ireland.

UCITS stands for Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities. It is a regulatory framework that allows for the sale of cross-boundary mutual funds for EU member states. UCITS were created so that retail investors have transparent, regulated, and cross-border investment opportunities.

The Vanguard S&P 500 (VOO) is an ETF (exchange traded fund) made up of 500 of the largest companies publicly trading in the USA. Vanguard is just one of the investment management companies that provides access to the S&P 500 Index via an ETF.