OriginaveVGVF — Vanguard FTSE Developed World UCITS ETF (Acc)
Vanguard FTSE Developed World UCITS ETF (Acc): what it is, what it costs, and what its EUR line on Xetra actually returned — dividends reinvested.
Every figure here is in euros — what you'd actually pocket buying on Xetra. Fund fact sheets usually headline returns in US dollars, which can look very different: in 2025 a world tracker rose about 23% in dollars but only about 9% in euros, because the euro gained roughly 13% against the dollar. Here's the full story, year by year.
VGVF in plain words
VGVF is the Vanguard FTSE Developed World UCITS ETF (Acc) from Vanguard. It tracks the FTSE Developed World Index and costs 0.12% a year, quietly deducted from returns. No cash payouts — VGVF is an accumulating fund. Dividends are reinvested inside the fund and show up as a higher share price instead of landing in your account.
€10,000 invested at the start of 2020 was worth €19,041 by the end of 2025 — an average of 11.3% per year over 6 full years, dividends reinvested. Its best full year so far was 2021 (+31.62%), its worst 2022 (-13.58%) — the range you sign up for.
VHVE is the London (USD) listing of the same fund, ISIN IE00BK5BQV03 — VGVF is its EUR line on Xetra.
VGVF fund facts
| Fund | Vanguard FTSE Developed World UCITS ETF (Acc) |
|---|---|
| Provider | Vanguard |
| Tracks | FTSE Developed World Index |
| Yearly cost (TER) | 0.12% |
| Dividends | Accumulating — reinvested automatically |
| Launched | 24 Sept 2019 |
| ISIN | IE00BK5BQV03 |
| WKN | A2PLS9 |
| Also trades as | VHVE |
Curious what the index actually holds? Read our FTSE Developed World Index profile.
VGVF returns by year (EUR)
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | +13.72% |
| 2025 | +8.99% |
| 2024 | +24.73% |
| 2023 | +20.35% |
| 2022 | -13.58% |
| 2021 | +31.62% |
| 2020 | +2.32% |
Calendar-year total returns of VGVF in EUR, dividends reinvested — the ETF tracking this index, not the raw index level.
Frequently asked
Is VGVF a good investment?
VGVF is a broad, low-effort way to own the FTSE Developed World Index at 0.12% a year. €10,000 invested at the start of 2020 was worth €19,041 by the end of 2025 — an average of 11.3% per year over 6 full years, dividends reinvested. Whether it fits depends on your goals and horizon — past returns don't promise future ones, but this is the actual track record.
What is VGVF's TER?
VGVF's total expense ratio (TER) is 0.12% per year, deducted continuously from the fund's assets — you never get a bill, the returns are simply quoted after costs.
Does VGVF pay dividends?
No cash payouts — VGVF is an accumulating fund. Dividends are reinvested inside the fund and show up as a higher share price instead of landing in your account.
What would €10,000 invested in VGVF be worth?
€10,000 invested at the start of 2020 was worth €19,041 by the end of 2025 — an average of 11.3% per year over 6 full years, dividends reinvested.
Is VHVE the same as VGVF?
VHVE is the London (USD) listing of the same fund, ISIN IE00BK5BQV03 — VGVF is its EUR line on Xetra.
Curious about other amounts or start years? Try the VGVF what-if calculator.