Vanguard Total International Stock ETF VXUS

The Motley Fool 12 nov

The article recommends a three-ETF portfolio for long-term investors seeking diversification: Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) for broad U.S. equity exposure, Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) for international diversification, and Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) for additional diversification and downside protection. Historical analysis shows this combination has performed well across different market cycles and economic environments.

Zacks Investment Research 2 nov

VIGI, a smart beta ETF launched in 2016, tracks international dividend-growing companies with $9.16 billion in assets. It offers low expenses at 0.07%, a 2.13% dividend yield, and has returned 9.05% year-to-date and 12.41% over the past year. However, cheaper alternatives like VXUS (0.05% expense ratio) and VEA (0.03% expense ratio) may be better options for cost-conscious investors.

The Motley Fool 25 oct

The article recommends a diversified portfolio of five ETFs for long-term investors: Vanguard S&P 500 ETF for large-cap U.S. stocks, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF for dividend-paying stocks, First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF for growth exposure, Vanguard Total International Stock ETF for international diversification, and Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF for fixed income. Investing $2,000 in each fund could potentially grow a $10,000 initial investment to over $100,000 in 20 years, though results are not guaranteed.

The Motley Fool 23 oct

The IMF raised its global growth forecast to 3.1% for 2026 and 3.7% for 2027, driven largely by AI investment. However, the report warns that growth is concentrated in just 32 economies and heavily dependent on AI spending. If AI investment slows, global GDP could decline by 1.1% by 2028. Investors should be cautious about adding tech and semiconductor stocks, and recognize that international diversification may not fully mitigate AI exposure since major Asian economies are also heavily invested in the AI boom.

The Motley Fool 22 oct

The article compares two international ETFs: Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) and iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA). While IEFA offers higher dividend yield (3.4%) focusing on developed markets, VXUS provides broader diversification including emerging markets with exposure to semiconductor and commodity-rich countries. Both delivered similar 5-year returns, but VXUS is recommended for long-term investors seeking growth opportunities despite higher volatility.