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VGOV.L · Vanguard U.k. Gilt Ucits ETF (gbp) Distributing
Over the last 14 years (2012-06 to 2026-09), £10,000 invested in VGOV.L with dividends reinvested grew to £9,164, -0.61% a year, with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -35.94%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
All figures on this page are in British pounds (GBP), the currency VGOV.L trades in.
Growth of £10,000 · 2012-06 to 2026-09 · dividends reinvested
About VGOV.L
Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF (GBP) Distributing is a passively managed exchange-traded fund that tracks the Bloomberg Sterling Gilt Float Adjusted Index, providing exposure to UK government bonds denominated in pounds sterling with maturities exceeding one year. The fund employs a physical replication strategy, holding a representative sample of gilts across the maturity spectrum to deliver returns aligned with its benchmark. It distributes monthly income to investors from the interest payments generated by its gilt holdings. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio of UK government securities with varying coupon rates and maturity dates, offering investors a cost-effective way to access the UK gilt market. With its low ongoing charge and broad exposure to government bonds across different maturities, the fund serves as a core fixed income holding for investors seeking stable income and exposure to the UK sovereign debt market.
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