In terms of top exchange traded fund (ETF) providers I think investors should consider, Vanguard remains a top pick of mine.
The billionaire hedge funds have been buying and selling plenty of individual names over the past quarter.
The SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF and the Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF both target developed markets outside the United States. The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF offers broader diversification and a slightly higher yield.
Both ETF's sport a rock-bottom expense ratio. Vanguard's fund holds 60% more stocks.
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index ETF remains a "Buy," offering attractive valuation and strong technical momentum despite recent gains. VEA has delivered a 20% return since April, though it underperformed the S&P 500 by 7 percentage points, yet it maintains compelling fundamentals. The ETF boasts high diversification, low expenses, a 2.75% yield, and a solid risk profile, with Financials as its largest sector allocation.
VEA is essential for long-term, cost-efficient diversification, offering exposure to non-U.S. developed markets with minimal overlap and ultra-low fees. Blending VEA with U.S. equities smooths returns, reduces risk, and captures leadership rotations that single-region portfolios miss. VEA's broad sector and geographic diversification, low concentration, and Vanguard's scale make it structurally superior to international ETF peers.
The US dollar's decline has boosted international stocks, with Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF outperforming the S&P 500 by 23 percentage points in 77 trading days. VEA's valuation is attractive, with a low earnings multiple of 13.5x and a high yield over 3%, compared to the S&P 500. The ETF's diversified portfolio, leaning towards value stocks, has shown resilience, amid market volatility, supported by strong financial and tech sector performance.
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President Donald Trump has been in office for only two months, but already his saber-rattling over tariffs has roiled markets.
After President Donald Trump's November 2024 election victory, the Financial Times had reported $140 billion new investment into US equity funds in just the first month.
Retirees looking to diversify into international stocks can find a low-cost solution aboard the ship of Vanguard.
Combining EM, DM, and US improves portfolio risk-adjusted returns due to their uncorrelation. EM offers higher returns but more risk, while DM adds stability; blending them enhances outcomes. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares is a top DM choice for its broad diversification, low cost, and high liquidity.