Vanguard's VTIAX Is the Fund Everyone Loves to Hate, and That Might Be the Whole Point

Over the past decade, U.S. stocks returned roughly 240.8% while Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (NASDAQ:VTIAX) delivered 147.62%.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 13, 2026

The Hidden Cost of International ETFs: How Much Currency Risk Actually Ate Into Returns Over the Last Decade

A currency-hedged EAFE ETF (HEFA) outperformed a non-hedged version (EFA) by 3% annually over the past decade. A stronger dollar hurts the value of unhedged international stock funds relative to hedged versions.

The Motley Fool • Aug 9, 2026

Institutional Investors Favor EFA Over VEA or SPDW. Should You?

Institutional money continues to route developed-markets ex-U.S. exposure through iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA), and the positioning data reflects a liquidity-driven bid. The smart money's preference for EFA over cheaper alternatives signals how the fund is used, and that utility may not translate to every long-term portfolio.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 31, 2026

The Defined Outcome Advantage: Buffer ETFs' Performance in 2026

The defined outcome ETF market, commonly known as buffer ETFs, has grown rapidly in popularity over the last few years, as investors look for funds that explicitly protect against downside risks. In 2022, the stock and bond markets saw a major decline.

ETF Trends • Jul 6, 2026

EU Commission clarifies all Russian LNG trade is banned from 2027 for EU operators, letter shows

EU-based companies will be prohibited from selling Russian liquefied natural gas next year, even ‌if buyers are located outside the EU, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday.

Reuters • Jun 18, 2026

Schwab's International ETF Is Up 21% YTD (and 45% Over the Last Year)

If you put $10,000 into Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF (NYSEARCA:FNDF) on the last trading day of 2025, you were sitting on roughly $11,920 by the close on June 11, 2026, a 19.2% gain in a little over five months.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 12, 2026

Four developed market central banks are now hiking rates

The developed market rate-hiking club is getting bigger, as the European Central Bank on Thursday joined counterparts in Australia, Norway and Japan in tightening monetary policy, while more central banks are set ​to follow in the coming months.

Reuters • Jun 11, 2026

Why U.S. And International Dividend Strategies Are Working Again

Despite continued concentration in mega-cap technology stocks, US dividend-focused strategies have generally remained competitive and historically experienced more shallow drawdowns than broader equity markets. Last year, US companies paid a record US$704.8 billion in dividends - the 15th consecutive annual record. Concurrently, dividend growth accelerated across several international markets, highlighting the continued strength of shareholder-return trends.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 7, 2026

International Equities Are Outperforming — But Is The Rotation Real This Time?

Every few years, the investment community rediscovers the case for international equities. A string of outperformance relative to the S&P 500 generates a wave of allocation recommendations, money flows in, and then — historically, more often than not — U.S. exceptionalism reasserts itself and the rotation reverses.

Forbes • Jun 5, 2026

Chinese, Brazilian ETFs And More On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

On CNBC's "Halftime Report Final Trades," Oliver Renick, the network's Options Reporter, said that while the S&P 500 has been on a 9-day winning streak, international stocks lagged last week.

Benzinga • Jun 4, 2026