Looking for International Diversification? Here's How Vanguard's VXUS and VEA ETFs Compare in 2026.

Choosing between Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:VXUS) and Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:VEA) involves weighing comprehensive global exposure, including emerging markets, against a lower-cost focus on established international economies.Both funds serve as core pillars for international diversification. While one captures nearly the entire non-U.S. investable universe, the other narrows its scope to established economies like those in Europe, Canada, and the Pacific region, offering a slightly more streamlined and cost-efficient approach 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. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool