The whole world, one fund (London line)
Vanguard's whole-world fund on the London Stock Exchange: about 3,600 companies across the US, Europe, Japan and emerging markets in one purchase, with dividends reinvested automatically. The same fund trades in euros as VWCE.
Returns shown in USD (your base currency). Past performance is not a reliable guide to future results.
- The entire world in a single fund
- Includes emerging markets, not just rich countries
- Dividends reinvested automatically
- Higher 0.22% fee than single-region funds
- Still about 60% United States by weight
- Emerging markets add extra ups and downs
About this fund
The London Stock Exchange listing of Vanguard's FTSE All-World accumulating UCITS ETF (the same fund trades on Xetra as VWCE). One purchase buys roughly 3,600 companies across both developed and emerging markets, with dividends reinvested automatically. A popular single-fund core for hands-off global investors.
Alternatives to VWRP
Other funds tracking FTSE All-World, plus close substitutes. Cheapest first.
Available on Interactive Brokers
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Frequently asked questions
Is VWRP.L accumulating or distributing?
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating (VWRP.L) is an accumulating ETF, so its dividends are reinvested automatically inside the fund instead of paid out as cash. The value compounds in the share price, which keeps things simple since the dividends are reinvested for you instead of arriving as cash you would otherwise have to reinvest yourself.
What is the annual fee (TER) for VWRP.L?
VWRP.L has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.22% per year. On a $10,000 holding that is roughly $22 a year, charged inside the fund rather than billed to you separately. A lower fee leaves more of the return compounding for you over time.
Can I buy VWRP.L on Interactive Brokers?
Yes. VWRP.L trades on LSE, GBP and is available to investors worldwide through Interactive Brokers (IBKR). IBKR is the most popular way to buy UCITS ETFs because of its low FX conversion cost (around 0.03%) and low trading commissions.
What does VWRP.L invest in?
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating (VWRP.L) tracks the FTSE All-World. Vanguard's whole-world fund on the London Stock Exchange: about 3,600 companies across the US, Europe, Japan and emerging markets in one purchase, with dividends reinvested automatically. You buy one fund and get the whole basket in a single trade.
Is VWRP.L a UCITS ETF, and where is it domiciled?
Yes, VWRP.L is a UCITS ETF domiciled in Ireland. For non-US investors, Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs are usually preferred over US-domiciled ones: US dividend withholding tax is 15% under the tax treaty (versus 30% on US-domiciled funds for many non-US investors), and the holdings sit outside US estate tax.
How risky is VWRP.L?
On the TickerCompare 1 to 5 scale, VWRP.L is rated medium risk (3/5), based on how much its price has moved historically. Higher-risk funds can fall further in a downturn, so match the choice to your time horizon and how much volatility you can stomach.