Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Investor Shares (VXUS)
Vanguard Says: International Stocks Could Beat the U.S. for Years
Recent Vanguard research forecasts higher growth for international stocks than for U.S. stocks -- for the next 10 years. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF has outperformed the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq-100 index for the past year.
Vanguard's Fund Is Destroying The S&P With Blistering 38.4% Run
If you own U.S. stocks, you've likely questioned whether international diversification still makes sense.
VXUS: Temporary Alpha
The Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund outperformed in 2025, driven by a weak dollar, sector rotation, and attractive relative valuations. The recent outperformance is likely unsustainable as the dollar stabilizes, technology consolidates, and the valuation gap narrows. I rate VXUS as a hold, given fading drivers and its history of long-term structural underperformance versus U.S. equities.
VXUS Delivers International Exposure at a Lower Cost Than ACWX
VXUS charges a much lower expense ratio and covers far more international stocks than ACWX ACWX has delivered a slightly higher one-year return but comes with a lower dividend yield Sector allocations differ, with ACWX tilted toward financials and technology while VXUS is heavily weighted in cash and others We're bullish on these 10 stocks ›
VXUS: It's A Great Time To Consider International Equities
The Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund offers broad, low-cost international equity exposure with a mere 0.05% annual fee. The fund provides strongly diversified exposure across both sector and geography. Recent outperformance of international markets and a weaker U.S. dollar make this a good time to consider international ETFs.
VXUS: A Low-Valuation, High-Diversification Hedge Against U.S. Market Risk
Tilting towards Global-Ex US stocks offers diversification benefits and reduces home country bias in portfolios. Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF provides broad exposure to international equities, capturing growth opportunities outside the US. Current market conditions make international stocks attractive relative to US valuations.
Why VXUS Offers Best In Class Foreign Equity Exposure
VXUS provides broad, low-cost exposure to international stocks, including emerging markets, making it a top choice for global diversification. Despite recent underperformance versus US stocks, international equities offer cyclical return potential and reduce sequence risk, especially in retirement. Recent US stocks' outperformance is driven by valuation expansion and growth, but history shows leadership rotates between US and international markets.
VXUS: A Flawed Fund That Should Continue To Underperform
The Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares receives a sell rating due to its lack of high-quality holdings and significant exposure to underperforming companies. Political uncertainty, a slowing economy, and cautious Fed policies make targeted financial strategies more effective than investing in benchmarks. VXUS has underperformed the S&P 500 and peers due to its narrow focus on non-US companies and limited exposure to top-performing American sectors.
2 Vanguard International dividend ETFs for 2025
Amid rising market volatility and increasing uncertainty over U.S. tariff policies, investors are turning their attention to international dividend-focused ETFs.
2 ETFs That Are Surging While U.S. Stocks Are Slumping
It's been a rough start to 2025 for U.S. stocks. All three major U.S. indexes are down, with the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -4.00%) faring the worst, 13.4% off its highs from December.
Beyond VXUS: 3 Reasons To Use Single-Country ETFs Instead
In general, I believe accounts should hold no more than 8 ETFs, with exceptions for fixed maturity bond and single-country equity ETFs. Splitting the broad international exposure of VXUS into single-country ETFs offers advantages like tax loss harvesting, more optimal asset location, and excluding exposures better owned elsewhere. Here I present a portfolio of 13 Franklin single-country ETFs with a weighted average expense ratio of
Get a Slice of International Diversification With This Vanguard ETF
Global stock markets have gotten off to a healthy start in 2025. Late last year, Goldman Sachs, along with several other major investment firms, forecast around a 10% total return for the benchmark S&P 500 this year.
