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For further information on the funds’ investment policies and risks, please refer to the prospectus of the UCITS and to the KID before making any final investment decisions. The KIDs for the funds are available in local languages, alongside the prospectus via this website.
Vanguard Group (Ireland) Limited only gives information on products and services and does not give investment advice based on individual circumstances. If you have any questions related to your investment decision or the suitability or appropriateness for you of the product[s] described in this document, please contact your financial adviser.
The content contained within these web pages is not to be regarded as an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy or sell securities in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation is against the law, or to anyone to whom it is unlawful to make such an offer or solicitation, or if the person making the offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so. The information does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice. Potential investors are urged to consult their professional advisers on the implications of making an investment in, holding or disposing of [units/shares] of, and the receipt of distribution from any investment
The value of investments, and the income from them, may fall or rise and investors may get back less than they invested.
Some funds invest in emerging markets which can be more volatile than more established markets. As a result, the value of your investment may rise or fall. Investments in smaller companies may be more volatile than investments in well-established blue-chip companies. Some funds invest in securities which are denominated in different currencies. Movements in currency exchange rates can affect the return of investments.
ETF shares can be bought or sold only through a broker. Investing in ETFs entails stockbroker commission and a bid- offer spread which should be considered fully before investing.
Funds investing in fixed interest securities carry the risk of default on repayment and erosion of the capital value of your investment and the level of income may fluctuate. Movements in interest rates are likely to affect the capital value of fixed interest securities. Corporate bonds may provide higher yields but as such may carry greater credit risk increasing the risk of default on repayment and erosion of the capital value of your investment. The level of income may fluctuate and movements in interest rates are likely to affect the capital value of bonds.
Income may fluctuate in accordance with market conditions and taxation arrangements
Some funds may use derivatives in order to reduce risk or cost and/or generate extra income or growth, including for investment purposes, whilst other funds may use derivatives just to reduce risk or and /or generate extra income. The use of derivatives could increase or reduce exposure to underlying assets and result in greater fluctuations of the Fund's net asset value. A derivative is a financial contract whose value is based on the value of a financial asset (such as a share, bond, or currency) or a market index.
The Indicative Net Asset Value (“iNAV”) for Vanguard’s ETFs is published on Bloomberg or Reuters. Refer to the Portfolio Holdings Policy found in the reports and policy section of this site for holdings information.
The Central Bank of Ireland has granted authorisation for certain funds to invest up to 100% of net assets in different Transferable Securities and Money Market Instruments issued or guaranteed by any EU Member State, its local authorities, non-EU Member States or public international bodies of which one or more EU Member States are members
The Manager of the Ireland-domiciled funds may determine to terminate any arrangements made for marketing the shares in one or more jurisdictions in accordance with the UCITS Directive, as may be amended from time to time.
For investors in Ireland-domiciled funds, a summary of investor rights can be obtained via invest with vanguard section of this site and is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch and Italian.
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Information on the remuneration policy of Vanguard Group (Ireland) Limited can be found here.