Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF
Vanguard · FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index · Since 2015
Annual fee
0.35%
$35/year per $10,000
Fund size
$580M
AUD
Dividend yield
3%
Quarterly · approx. as at Q2 2026
Holdings
1,174
companies
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~September 2026 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar → · View full distribution history →
VEQ provides exposure to companies listed across developed European markets such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland and the Nordics. A single-region fund is less diversified than a global fund and carries currency risk as it is unhedged. General information only, not financial advice.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV | 3.6% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | 2.0% |
| Roche Holding AG | 1.8% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | 1.8% |
| Novartis AG | 1.8% |
| Nestle SA | 1.7% |
| Shell PLC | 1.5% |
| Siemens AG | 1.4% |
| Banco Santander SA | 1.1% |
| Allianz SE | 1.1% |
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| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financials | 20.8% |
| Health Care | 11.1% |
| Information Technology | 10.5% |
| Industrials | 9.6% |
| Materials | 6.5% |
| Consumer Staples | 6.4% |
| Energy | 6.1% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.2% |
| Utilities | 4.3% |
| Communication Services | 3.1% |
| Real Estate | 0.4% |
| Other / cash | 16% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 22.7% |
| France | 14.1% |
| Switzerland | 13.9% |
| Germany | 12.8% |
| Netherlands | 7.8% |
| Spain | 5.9% |
| Other / cash | 22.8% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Data as at Q2 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Source: fund manager fact sheets.
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VEQ provides exposure to companies listed across developed European markets such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland and the Nordics.
VEQ's annual management fee is 0.35% p.a. ($35 per $10,000 invested).
VEQ pays distributions quarterly. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.