Vanguard ESG Global All Cap UCITS ETF - (USD) Distributing

Issuer: Vanguard

Asset Class: Equity

TER: 24bps

Trading Currency: USD

Pays Income: False

Listing Date: 25 Mar 2021

Ticker: V3AL

ISIN: IE00BNG8L385

This investment product offers broad exposure to the global equity market, encompassing large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks across both developed and emerging countries. By tracking a specific benchmark index, it aims to provide a comprehensive, diversified core holding for investors seeking to capture the performance of thousands of companies worldwide. The all-encompassing nature of the strategy means it captures a wide spectrum of the global investable universe, reducing concentration risk tied to any single country, sector, or company size. This makes it a foundational building block for a long-term equity portfolio, designed for growth-oriented investors with a high tolerance for risk.

What sets this fund apart is its integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. The underlying index employs a robust screening process to exclude companies involved in controversial sectors such as non-renewable energy, weapons manufacturing, and tobacco. Furthermore, it filters out companies that fail to meet the standards of the UN Global Compact principles regarding human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. This ESG approach focuses on excluding contentious industries while maintaining broad market diversification. It is designed for investors who want to align their portfolios with their values by avoiding certain business activities and promoting better corporate citizenship, without straying too far from the risk and return characteristics of the broader global market. This positions it as an ideal solution for those seeking responsible investment with global reach.