Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation
VWCE.DE European UCITSUpdated: Jul 5, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corp | NVDA | 4.7% | |
| Apple Inc | AAPL | 4.27% | |
| Microsoft Corp | MSFT | 3.17% | |
| Amazon.com Inc | AMZN | 2.47% | |
| Alphabet Inc Class A | GOOGL | 2.1% | |
| Broadcom Inc | AVGO | 1.96% | |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 2330.TW | 1.73% | |
| Alphabet Inc Class C | GOOG | 1.7% | |
| Meta Platforms Inc Class A | META | 1.31% | |
| Tesla Inc | TSLA | 1.17% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation (VWCE.DE) is a European UCITS ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.22% and $72.4B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp. Year-to-date, VWCE.DE has returned +14.29%.
FAQ — VWCE.DE
What is the TER of VWCE.DE (Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF USD Accumulation)?
VWCE.DE has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.22 % per year. That sits above the european ucits category median (0.20 % across 9 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has VWCE.DE delivered?
Performance for VWCE.DE: YTD: +14.29 %. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of VWCE.DE?
The five largest positions in VWCE.DE are: NVDA, AAPL, MSFT, AMZN, GOOGL. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for VWCE.DE?
VWCE.DE is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
What is the Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF?
The Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (VWCE.DE) tracks thousands of stocks across developed and emerging markets in a single, accumulating product. With a total expense ratio of 0.22% and around $66.0B in assets, it is among the most widely held global equity ETFs for euro-area investors. It is often called a “one-fund solution” for broadly diversified equity investing: a single security that effectively bundles the global equity market capitalisation into one savings plan.
Performance & Drivers
Year to date the ETF has risen roughly 12.18% and trades near the top of its range, with a 52-week position close to 99% versus a high of €163.10; the twelve-month low was €127.10. Longer 3- and 5-year figures are not available in the data, so we avoid multi-year claims.
Because the fund is market-cap weighted, much of the recent return stems from US mega-caps and the technology sector (29.01%). Heavyweights such as NVIDIA (4.66%), Apple (3.90%) and Microsoft (3.02%) drive the move disproportionately. As an accumulating fund, dividends are reinvested rather than distributed.
Risk Profile
Despite broad diversification across thousands of holdings, top-end concentration is high: technology makes up 29.01%, financial services 16.10%, and the ten largest positions are dominated by US mega-caps. A correction in a few heavyweights such as NVIDIA or Apple can move the entire ETF noticeably.
For euro-area investors, currency risk is central: the fund is denominated in US dollars and holds mostly US equities. A weaker US dollar against the euro reduces euro-measured returns even when the underlying markets rise. Add to this general equity-market risk, emerging-market volatility and no capital protection. The product is intended as a long-term, fully invested equity exposure.
Who Is It Suitable For?
This ETF suits long-term investors with a horizon of typically ten years or more who want broad global equity exposure in a single, accumulating savings plan. Because income is automatically reinvested, it is especially well suited to building wealth over extended periods through regular contributions.
It is less suitable for those who need ongoing distributions as income, since no dividends are paid. Investors who may need the capital in the short term, struggle with volatility, or wish to avoid US-dollar exposure should consider alternatives. Likewise, anyone seeking to deliberately overweight specific regions or sectors will not find fine-grained control here, as the fund simply mirrors global market capitalisation.
How It Compares to Peers
In the global diversified equity ETF segment, the Vanguard FTSE All-World competes with several established products:
- iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF – tracks the MSCI All Country World Index, covering developed plus emerging markets similarly, but via a different index methodology with a somewhat smaller constituent count.
- SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF – also broadly global, frequently positioned with a competitive expense ratio as a direct alternative.
- Invesco FTSE All-World UCITS ETF – follows the same index as VWCE, making it the closest direct competitor, often with slightly different costs.
The key differentiators are index methodology, total expense ratio, and whether you want an accumulating or distributing share class.
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