State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF SPGM

The Motley Fool 26 jul

The article compares two global ETFs: SCHF (Schwab International Equity ETF) and SPGM (State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF). SCHF offers a lower expense ratio (0.03% vs 0.09%), higher dividend yield (3.06% vs 1.80%), and focuses on developed international markets, making it ideal for investors with existing U.S. exposure. SPGM provides broader diversification by combining U.S., developed, and emerging markets in one fund, resulting in stronger 5-year total returns due to exposure to U.S. mega-cap tech stocks. The choice depends on portfolio construction goals rather than performance metrics.

The Motley Fool 25 jul

SPGM and SPDW are two State Street ETFs offering different approaches to global investing. SPGM provides broad global exposure with 61% U.S. holdings and lower volatility, while SPDW focuses on developed international markets with a lower expense ratio (0.03% vs 0.09%) and higher dividend yield (3.10% vs 1.80%). SPGM has outperformed over the past decade with a 12.3% CAGR versus SPDW's 9.9%, but both can serve useful roles depending on investor goals.

The Motley Fool 21 jul

SPGM and IEFA offer different approaches to international equity exposure. SPGM provides global exposure including 63% U.S. holdings and has outperformed IEFA with 23.1% one-year returns versus 19.9%. IEFA focuses exclusively on developed markets outside North America with higher dividend yield (3.4% vs 1.8%) and lower expense ratio (0.07% vs 0.09%). The choice depends on whether investors already have U.S. exposure elsewhere in their portfolio.

The Motley Fool 12 jun

The article compares two global stock ETFs: SPGM (State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF) and IEFA (iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF). SPGM offers broader global exposure including U.S. and emerging markets with superior 5-year returns (28.04% vs 21.55%), while IEFA focuses on developed international markets with a lower expense ratio (0.07% vs 0.09%) and higher dividend yield (3.24% vs 1.67%). The recommendation favors IEFA for investors already holding U.S. equities, citing better diversification and income potential.