In short: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are regulated, publicly traded investment funds that track market indices, such as global equity benchmarks. Under European UCITS regulations, these funds hold diversified asset portfolios, issue standardised Key Information Documents, offer accumulating or distributing share classes, and trade continuously on European stock exchanges with annual ongoing charges.
The calculator uses twelve different share classes, which are spread across five well-known indexes. These are all examples of broad index funds available to European retail investors (actual availability depends on your broker, exchange and account). They are listed in euros or other currencies on major European exchanges and have a legally required KID. Where possible, we show two share classes per fund. Note that this list is purely a practical example: it is not a recommendation and not a complete overview. If you want to know where to buy these funds, check the FAQ about funds and brokers or browse our general broker list.
Which twelve index funds are in the calculator?
It is good to know that one fund often has two different share classes. The first variant is accumulating and the second one is distributing. Both classes represent the same underlying fund portfolio and have the same ongoing costs.
| Index | Fund | Class | Ticker (EUR) | ISIN | Ongoing costs | Check date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Global All-Cap | Vanguard FTSE Global All-Cap UCITS ETF | accumulating | VALL | IE000VAHT5T0 | 0.07% | Oct 2026 |
| FTSE Global All-Cap | Vanguard FTSE Global All-Cap UCITS ETF | distributing | VALLD | IE000CVUM3N6 | 0.07% | Oct 2026 |
| FTSE All-World | Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF | accumulating | VWCE | IE00BK5BQT80 | 0.14% | Nov 2026 |
| FTSE All-World | Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF | distributing | VWRL | IE00B3RBWM25 | 0.14% | Oct 2026 |
| MSCI World | iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF | accumulating | IWDA | IE00B4L5Y983 | 0.20% | Nov 2026 |
| MSCI World | iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF | distributing | IWDD (no verified euro listing; USD/GBP) | IE000OHHIBC6 | 0.20% | Oct 2026 |
| S&P 500 | Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF | accumulating | VUAA | IE00BFMXXD54 | 0.07% | Nov 2026 |
| S&P 500 | Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF | distributing | VUSA | IE00B3XXRP09 | 0.07% | Oct 2026 |
| S&P 500 | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | accumulating | CSPX | IE00B5BMR087 | 0.07% | Nov 2026 |
| S&P 500 | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | distributing | IUSA | IE0031442068 | 0.07% | Oct 2026 |
| FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield | Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF | accumulating | VGWE | IE00BK5BR626 | 0.29% | Oct 2026 |
| FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield | Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF | distributing | VHYL | IE00B8GKDB10 | 0.29% | Nov 2026 |
Data from September and October 2026, source: issuer documents. The tickers are the Euronext Amsterdam lines in euros (justETF listing tables, checked 18 October 2026). On XETRA and gettex several of the same funds trade under another ticker: VGLA, VGLD, VGWL, VGWD, EUNL (IWDA) and SXR8 (CSPX). Which line you can buy depends on your broker.
Where can you find official fund documents (KID)?
The official documents are on the issuer’s site:
- VALL: KID, published on Vanguard’s website
- VALLD: KID, published on Vanguard’s website
- VWCE: KID, published on Vanguard’s website
- VWRL: KID, published on Vanguard’s website
- IWDA: KID and factsheet, published on the iShares website
- IWDD: KID and factsheet, published on the iShares website
- VUAA: KID, published on Vanguard’s website
- VUSA: KID, published on Vanguard’s website
- CSPX: KID and factsheet, published on the iShares website
- IUSA: KID and factsheet, published on the iShares website
- VGWE: KID, published on Vanguard’s website
- VHYL: KID, published on Vanguard’s website
What do the fund table columns mean?
- ISIN: This is the unique identification code of a fund. You can read more about the ISIN in the glossary. The same share class can have different tickers depending on the exchange or currency, but the ISIN identifies that specific share class worldwide. Therefore, the ISIN is the most reliable way to identify a fund share class.
- Index: This is the broad market that the respective fund tracks.
- Ongoing costs: These are the yearly costs that the manager deducts from the fund’s assets. You can find more details in the article what does an ETF cost.
- Class: This indicates how the fund handles dividends: accumulating classes reinvest them in the fund, while distributing classes pay them out periodically.
- Domicile: This is the country of establishment. In this table, that is Ireland for every single fund. This is very common for funds that can be traded in the EU. How this exactly affects the taxes you pay depends on the specific rules in your country. See the glossary on domicile.
- Ticker (EUR): The short code under which the fund is listed on an exchange.
This is general information, not tax or investment advice. For your own situation, consult a qualified tax adviser, a financial adviser licensed by the AFM (the Dutch financial markets authority) or the Belastingdienst.
Which market indices do these ETFs track?
Want to know more details about the specific markets tracked by these funds? We have a separate page with more information for each index:
Where do these fund figures come from?
Figures in the table come from the issuers’ documents (such as the KID or factsheet) as of the stated check date. Exchange listings and tickers reflect major trading venues.
The site does not have a direct, active link to an exchange, so we do not show live prices anywhere. If a number on this page happens to differ from the issuer’s most recent document, the issuer’s document is always the one that counts. You can learn how to verify these documents yourself in the guide how to read a factsheet.
Keep in mind that costs can change over time. Older articles sometimes mention 0.22% or 0.19% for the ongoing costs of the FTSE All-World ETF (VWCE/VWRL); since 28 July 2026 they are 0.14%.
Facts checked on 3 October 2026.