Fund Summary
This fund aims to track the FTSE 100 index — an index of the 100 largest publicly traded companies on the London Stock Exchange. It offers investors broad exposure to the UK equities market, through one passive investment. This fund grants exposure to one region, so could be combined with other global or regional indexes for a globally diverse equities exposure.
Avrg. annual returns (29/06/2020 - 29/06/2025)
+
11.29%
Fund name
Vanguard FTSE 100 Index Unit Trust GBP Acc
Ticker
VAFTIGA
Category
Index Tracker
Management charges
0.06%
Risk level
6 of 7
Region
United Kingdom
Currency
GBP
KIID
With investing, your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a reliable guide to current or future performance, and should not be the only thing you consider when selecting a fund.
With investing, your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a reliable guide to current or future performance, and should not be the only thing you consider when selecting a fund. Currency Risk: The value of investments that are not in pound sterling may be affected by changes in exchange rates.
About this fund

Back Britain’s blue-chip giants

What is the FTSE 100?

This fund invests in 100 of the largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. Think of household names like Shell, Unilever, AstraZeneca, and HSBC.

Investing in this ETF gives broad exposure to the UK’s biggest and most established companies — all in a single investment.

Sector exposure

This fund tracks a market-cap weighted index — meaning larger companies make up a bigger portion of the fund. It includes a wide mix of sectors, with current exposure leaning towards energy, financials, healthcare, and consumer staples. These sector weightings shift over time in line with how the market performs.

Index Tracker

This is a passive index fund, meaning it does not aim to outperform the market or pick individual winners. Instead, it tracks the FTSE 100 Index, which reflects the performance of companies on the London Stock Exchange.

Because of its index-tracking structure, it’s low cost and automatically updated to reflect changes in the underlying index.

Managed by Vanguard

HSBC Asset Management is part of the wider HSBC Group, boasting over 50 years experience and managing $600 billion (2024).

HSBC focuses on bringing investors a low-cost range of investment products, with particular strength in global equity and ESG offerings.

Managed by Vanguard

VanEck is a privately-held global investment manager with 70 years experience and $114 billion in assets under management (as of mid-2024). Over the last 19 years, VanEck has pioneered over 100 specialty ETFs across a range of innovative thematic sectors such as gold, semiconductors, emerging markets, gaming and others.

Managed by Vanguard

iShares ETFs are managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, with over three decades of experience in index investing. The team applies rigorous quantitative research and disciplined risk management to deliver diversified, cost-effective market exposure.

With a strong emphasis on transparency and innovation, iShares products are built to support efficient, long-term investment strategies.

Managed by Vanguard

BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager. Founded in 1988, it provides a wide range of investment products and services to institutions, financial professionals, and individual investors worldwide.

Managed by Vanguard

Invesco is a global asset manager with over $1.4 trillion in assets (2024). They offer over 240 ETFs, covering equities, fixed income, commodities and thematics. 

Founded in 1935, Invesco brings 90 years of experience creating reliable, investor-first solutions.

Managed by Vanguard

Vanguard has been providing investment solutions to everyday investors since the 1970s. Today, it manages $10 trillion for over 50 million investors worldwide (2024), sticking to a philosophy of low costs, transparency, and long-term thinking.

Managed by Vanguard

State Street Investment Management launched its first ETF in 1993, and has been managing client assets for 47 years. As of March 2025, State Street’s Investment Management division holds $4.67 trillion in assets under management, is the third largest ETF provider and fourth largest asset manager in the world.

Managed by Vanguard

Established in 1836, Legal & General (L&G) manages over £1 trillion in assets across equities, bonds, real assets, and multi-asset products. Their asset management arm manages over £517 billion across more than 400 index solutions.

Managed by Vanguard

WisdomTree is a global asset manager based in New York. With $116 billion under management (as of April 2025), they are a trusted provider of over 260 ETPs (Exchange Traded Products).

Their investment product philosophy seeks to use unique research to provide investors access to traditionally inaccessible asset classes.

Holdings

Companies in the FTSE 100

AstraZeneca Plc.

A global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines.

HSBC Holdings Plc.

A major global bank offering retail, commercial, and investment services, with a significant presence across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Rio Tinto Group

A top international mining company producing key industrial metals like iron ore, copper, and aluminium.

Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc.

An aerospace and defence engineering company, known for manufacturing aircraft engines and developing small modular nuclear reactor technology.

Shell Plc.

One of the world’s largest integrated energy companies, involved in oil, gas, and expanding renewable energy operations.

Unilever Plc.

A leading consumer goods company producing well-known household brands in food, beauty, and personal care such as Ben & Jerry's, Dove, and Vaseline.

Holdings

Assets in the FTSE 100

Stocks

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Bonds

%

Cash

%

Other 

%

As of 01.07.25. Capital at risk.
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Have questions?

FTSE 100 FAQ's

Does the FTSE 100 pay dividends?

No – this fund accumulates returns, meaning they are automatically reinvested back into the fund.

What are the benefits of investing in the FTSE 100?

The FTSE 100 offers diverse exposure to top UK-listed companies, with indirect exposure to global markets, since many of its companies operate internationally.

Is this fund suitable for new investors?

Diversified index funds such as the FTSE 100 can be a good option for beginners, as they’re easy-access, low-cost, and don’t require investors to pick their own stocks.

Why would I buy a fund over individual stocks?

This fund gives you access to 100 companies within one investment. By investing in an index fund rather than the shares within the index, you’ll most likely cut down on risk, effort, and costs too.

Why would I buy a fund over individual stocks?

This fund gives you access to 100 companies within one investment. By investing in an index fund rather than the shares within the index, you’ll most likely cut down on risk, effort, and costs too.