Is The Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Still a Buy?

The Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF (NASDAQ: VXUS) has surged 27% year-to-date through Oct. 3, 2025, its best performance in years after averaging just 5.8% annually since 2011. The rally prompts a simple question -- is there still value in this exchange-traded fund (ETF) after such a strong run?The answer is yes, but with crucial caveats. International stocks trade at 16.2-times earnings versus 28-times for the S&P 500, a 42% discount that reflects real fundamental differences, not just market inefficiency. Before chasing this valuation gap, investors need to understand both why it exists and what sparked 2025's sudden reversal after years of underperformance.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool