The Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) is a regulatory framework of the European Commission that creates a harmonized regime throughout Europe for the management and sale of mutual funds. UCITS funds can be registered in Europe and sold to investors worldwide using unified regulatory and investor protection requirements. UCITS fund providers who meet the standards are exempt from national regulation in individual European countries.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

	UCITS stands for Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities.
	This refers to a regulatory framework that allows for the sale of cross-Europe mutual funds.
	UCITS funds are perceived as safe and well-regulated investments and are popular among many investors looking to invest across Europe.