Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF
Tracks the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index
Broad emerging-market exposure across 24 countries including China A-shares. Distributing class pays quarterly dividends. For long-horizon investors, pairing with an accumulating developed-market fund allows deliberate income timing without full dividend drag.
Cost compounding
At 0.22% TER, a £100,000 position costs ~£220 per year in fees. Over 15 years, this compounds — lower TER funds retain meaningfully more capital at exit.
Distributing structure
Dividends are paid out to holders periodically. Income tax applies in the year dividends are received. Useful if you require regular cash flow or want to manage reinvestment timing.
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