VWCE vs WEBN: Which All-World UCITS ETF Is Better?
Both funds pursue broad developed- and emerging-market equity exposure, but they use different index families and implementations. The decision is not just a ticker or fee comparison.
Last reviewed: 8 August 2026 · Independent · No paid placements · Informational only
WEBN may appeal when lower stated cost is the priority; VWCE may appeal when a longer operating history and greater established scale matter more. Confirm current documents and the exact listing before deciding.
At a glance
| Field | VWCE | WEBN |
|---|---|---|
| Provider / fund | Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating | Amundi Prime All Country World UCITS ETF Acc |
| Benchmark | FTSE All-World | Solactive GBS Global Markets Large & Mid Cap |
| TER | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Fund size / AUM | Not available locally | $8.0B |
| Inception | 23 Jul 2019 | Not available locally |
| Domicile | Ireland | Ireland |
| Income policy | Accumulating | Accumulating |
| Share-class identity | IE00BK5BQT80 | IE0003XJA0J9 |
Numerical fields are server-loaded from Grovcap's ETF catalogue and omitted when unavailable. Validate current live provider data after deployment.
Decision scorecard
Cost
Check current dataUse the current TER below, then consider tracking and trading costs.
Scale
VWCEVWCE has the more established fund history; current AUM is shown when locally available.
Track record
VWCEThe VWCE share class predates WEBN.
Benchmark breadth
Practically similarBoth are broad all-country large- and mid-cap approaches, under different rulebooks.
Income policy
TieThe compared share classes reinvest income.
Trading / liquidity
Depends on listingVenue, spread, currency, broker and order timing determine execution.
Five key differences
- 1
Index rulebook
FTSE and Solactive use distinct eligibility, classification and rebalancing rules.
- 2
Stated cost
Compare the current database TER rather than assuming the newer fund is always cheaper.
- 3
Operating history
VWCE offers the longer observable share-class record.
- 4
Fund scale
Scale can support market-maker activity, but it does not guarantee the tightest spread on every listing.
- 5
Implementation
Tracking, portfolio turnover, taxes inside the fund and securities lending can affect outcomes beyond the index label.
The benchmark difference
VWCE follows the FTSE All-World Index. WEBN follows a Solactive broad all-country benchmark. Both span developed and emerging markets, but their rules, country classification, constituent selection and rebalancing are not identical.
Costs beyond TER
Tracking difference, spreads, taxes within the fund, securities lending, broker commissions and FX costs can outweigh a small headline-fee gap. Compare the exact exchange lines you can trade.
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