IXUS vs. VXUS: Which International ETF Is the Better Buy for Global Diversification?

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:VXUS) and iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:IXUS) both deliver broad international diversification, but VXUS covers more than 8,700 stocks and commands nearly ten times the assets under management (AUM), while IXUS costs a bit more yet yields slightly higher income.Both funds are designed to provide exposure to developed and emerging non-U.S. equities, appealing to investors seeking global diversification beyond the U.S. stock market. This comparison looks at their costs, performance, sector makeup, and other key characteristics to help clarify which may be a better fit for investors.Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool