UBS ETF FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) A-dis
| Issuer: UBS |
| Asset Class: Equity |
| TER: 20bps |
| Trading Currency: GBX |
| Pays Income: False |
| Listing Date: 28 Jun 2012 |
| Ticker: UB03 |
| ISIN: LU0136242590 |
This product offers targeted exposure to the 100 largest and most liquid companies listed on the UK's primary stock exchange, serving as a core holding for investors seeking to participate in the performance of the British economy's blue-chip segment. The underlying index is a market-capitalization weighted collection of companies, reflecting the scale and influence of the UK's leading publicly traded corporations. It provides diversified exposure across various essential sectors, including financials, consumer staples, energy, healthcare, and materials, making it a comprehensive barometer for the health of the UK's corporate landscape.
By investing in this instrument, individuals can gain convenient and cost-effective access to a portfolio of established, market-leading firms through a single transaction. This approach is particularly appealing for those looking to build a foundational European equity allocation centered on a major developed market. The fund's strategy of physically replicating the index means it holds the actual shares of the constituent companies, offering a direct and transparent investment experience. This structure, combined with the inherent diversification across one hundred large-cap companies, helps mitigate single-stock risk while aiming to capture the broad market trends of the UK's top-tier equities.
The investment is suitable for long-term investors who have a positive outlook on the UK market and are comfortable with the inherent risks of equity investing. It can act as a strategic building block within a well-diversified global portfolio, providing specific exposure to one of the world's most significant financial centers. Furthermore, the distributing nature of this share class means that any dividends paid out by the underlying companies are periodically passed on to the investor, providing a potential income stream in addition to capital appreciation prospects.
