Vanguard launches four low-cost fixed income ETFs

Ongoing charge of 12bps

Vanguard Asset Management has launched four low-cost fixed income exchange traded funds to offer regional exposure to corporate bonds, US treasuries and euro-denominated debt.

The range, which has been listed on the London Stock Exchange, will offer regional exposure to US and European corporate bonds, US treasuries and euro-denominated debt issued by eurozone-based governments. All four portfolios will have an ongoing charge of 0.12%. The launch comes after the firm unveiled four actively-managed low-cost ETFs in the UK in December, offering exposure to a range of investment factors. Ken Volpert (pictured), head of investments for Vanguard in Europe, said: "Today's launch complements Vanguard's existing range of index mutual funds and ETFs. They will ena...