Vanguard vs iShares in Europe
Choosing between two similar funds comes down to a handful of measurable differences: total expense ratio, fund size, tracking quality, distribution policy, and where the fund trades. The table below lets you line those factors up side by side — and Pro members can also compare liquidity, spreads and fund flows before deciding where to place a savings plan.
Matching funds
25 of 198 funds · UCITS universeMax TER1.00%
| Volume | 1M flows | Since inception | 3Y return | Div. yield | Watchlist | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF (Dist) VUSA · IE00B3XXRP09 · Dist | LSE | 0.07% | $96.40 | +0.37% | €35.0B | 503 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF VWCE · IE00BK5BQT80 · Acc | Xetra | 0.22% | €133.18 | +0.38% | €34.7B | 3,654 | ||||||
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF VUAA · IE00BFMXXD54 · Acc | LSE | 0.07% | $112.90 | +0.58% | €21.3B | 503 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (Dist) VWRL · IE00B3RBWM25 · Dist | LSE | 0.22% | $131.20 | +1.14% | €15.0B | 3,600 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield VHYL · IE00B8GKDB10 · Dist | Amsterdam | 0.29% | €68.77 | +0.12% | €5.1B | 2,081 | ||||||
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Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (Dist) VUKE · IE00B810Q511 · Dist | LSE | 0.09% | £38.90 | +1.17% | €5.0B | 100 | ||||||
Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF VAGF · IE00BG47KH54 · Acc | Xetra | 0.10% | €23.96 | +0.05% | €3.8B | 10,874 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed World UCITS ETF (Dist) VEVE · IE00BKX55T58 · Dist | LSE | 0.12% | $91.70 | -0.95% | €3.2B | 2,100 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF VEUR · IE00B945VV12 · Dist | Amsterdam | 0.10% | €42.80 | +1.30% | €3.1B | 550 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF VFEM · IE00B3VVMM84 · Dist | Amsterdam | 0.22% | €62.05 | -0.34% | €2.9B | 4,521 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed World UCITS ETF (Acc) VHVG · IE00BK5BQV03 · Acc | LSE | 0.12% | $66.90 | +1.16% | €2.4B | 2,100 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE North America UCITS ETF VNRT · IE00BKX55R35 · Dist | LSE | 0.10% | $142.60 | +0.97% | €2.3B | 650 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe ex-UK UCITS ETF VERX · IE00BKX55S42 · Dist | LSE | 0.10% | €43.50 | +0.97% | €2.2B | 400 | ||||||
Vanguard EUR Eurozone Government Bond UCITS ETF VETY · IE00BZ163H91 · DistBonds | LSE | 0.07% | €23.10 | +0.38% | €2.1B | 1,400 | ||||||
Vanguard EUR Corporate Bond UCITS ETF VECP · IE00BZ163G84 · DistBonds | LSE | 0.09% | €48.20 | -0.74% | €2.0B | 3,000 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF VJPN · IE00B95PGT31 · Dist | LSE | 0.15% | $38.60 | +0.70% | €2.0B | 500 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE 250 UCITS ETF VMID · IE00BKX55Q28 · Dist | LSE | 0.10% | £32.40 | +1.01% | €2.0B | 250 | ||||||
Vanguard USD Treasury Bond UCITS ETF VUTY · IE00BZ163M45 · DistBonds | LSE | 0.07% | $22.80 | +0.89% | €1.5B | 300 | ||||||
Vanguard ESG Global All Cap UCITS ETF (Acc) V3AA · IE00BNG8L278 · Acc | LSE | 0.24% | $6.30 | +0.65% | €1.0B | 5,800 | ||||||
Vanguard LifeStrategy 80% Equity UCITS ETF (Acc) V80A · IE00BMVB5R75 · Acc | Xetra | 0.25% | €32.40 | +0.30% | €1.0B | 14 | ||||||
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Vanguard LifeStrategy 60% Equity UCITS ETF (Acc) V60A · IE00BMVB5Q68 · Acc | Xetra | 0.25% | €29.80 | -0.23% | €900M | 14 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF VDPG · IE00BFMXVQ44 · Acc | London SE | 0.15% | $28.94 | +0.20% | €700M | 380 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (Acc) VFEG · IE00BK5BR733 · Acc | LSE | 0.22% | $56.20 | +1.19% | €700M | 1,800 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF VAPX · IE00B9F5YL18 · Dist | LSE | 0.15% | $28.70 | +0.15% | €600M | 380 | ||||||
Vanguard UK Gilt UCITS ETF (Dist) VGOV · IE00B42WWV65 · DistBonds | LSE | 0.07% | £16.80 | +0.96% | €600M | 60 | ||||||
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Compare order fees, custody charges and savings-plan terms at the brokers we have reviewed. Ratings are editorial and independent of any partnership.
| Broker | Rating | ETF order fee | Custody fee | Savings plans | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trade RepublicTop pick The savings-plan machine — €1 trades and free recurring ETF investing with a full bank licence. | 4.6 | €1 flat | €0 | Free, from €1/month Fractional shares | Read review — Trade Republic |
The professional's choice — unmatched market access at institutional pricing. | 4.5 | From ~€1.25 (tiered) | €0 | Recurring investments, no fee Fractional shares | Read review — Interactive Brokers |
A clean, multi-currency challenger built for European index investors. | 4.1 | €0 on ETF list | €0 | AutoInvest, free Fractional shares | Read review — Lightyear |
- Trade RepublicTop pickThe savings-plan machine — €1 trades and free recurring ETF investing with a full bank licence.4.6
- Order fee
- €1 flat
- Custody
- €0
- Savings plans
- Free, from €1/month
- The professional's choice — unmatched market access at institutional pricing.4.5
- Order fee
- From ~€1.25 (tiered)
- Custody
- €0
- Savings plans
- Recurring investments, no fee
- A clean, multi-currency challenger built for European index investors.4.1
- Order fee
- €0 on ETF list
- Custody
- €0
- Savings plans
- AutoInvest, free
* Partner link: if you open an account through it we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. It never affects a broker’s score or position. Fees shown are indicative and were last reviewed August 2026; confirm current terms with the broker before trading.
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