Global ETFs: IXUS Offers Lower Fees and Higher Yield, While SPGM Has Scored Bigger Returns

IXUS charges a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a higher dividend yield than SPGM SPGM has outperformed IXUS over five years, but IXUS delivered a stronger 1-year total return as of early 2026 IXUS tilts toward financials and basic materials, while SPGM leans more into technology These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

The Motley Fool • Feb 14, 2026

How Do These Two Top International ETFs Stack Up Against Each Other?

VXUS and IXUS both offer broad international equity exposure, but Vanguard's ETF has more than double the holdings of IXUS. Both funds have a similar sector allocation, leaning more towards the financial sector.

The Motley Fool • Feb 8, 2026

Better iShares International ETF: IEFA vs. IXUS

IEFA carries an identical expense ratio to IXUS but offers a slightly higher dividend yield. IXUS delivered a stronger 1-year return and covers a broader set of international stocks, including emerging markets.

The Motley Fool • Feb 8, 2026

How Does IEMG's Growth Focus Against IXUS' Broader International Diversification?

IEMG is more concentrated in technology and emerging markets, while IXUS is broader and more diversified across sectors. Over the past year, IEMG has outperformed IXUS, but IXUS has a substantially higher five-year price return.

The Motley Fool • Feb 8, 2026

IEMG vs. IXUS: Should You Bet on Emerging Markets or Diversify With Total International Stocks?

IEMG has delivered a higher 1-year total return but comes with a deeper 5-year drawdown versus IXUS. IXUS covers a broader international universe, while IEMG focuses exclusively on emerging markets with heavier tech exposure.

The Motley Fool • Feb 7, 2026

IXUS: Portfolio Diversification Via International Stocks

iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) offers broad international equity exposure with over 4,000 holdings and a low 0.07% expense ratio. IXUS benefits from dollar weakness, delivering a strong 31% return in 2025 and an 8.5% annualized 10-year return. Current fair valuations (P/E 18.4, P/B 2.1) and strong momentum support continued outperformance versus the S&P 500.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 28, 2025

VXUS vs. IXUS: Two Paths to Global Market Coverage

VXUS charges a slightly lower expense ratio than IXUS but offers a lower dividend yield VXUS has outperformed IXUS by a modest margin over the past year and five-year period Both ETFs provide broad international diversification with similar sector exposures and top holdings These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

The Motley Fool • Dec 23, 2025

Here's Why One Fund Invested $38 Million in an International Stock ETF

Adventist Health System West added 462,368 shares of IXUS valued at an estimated $38.2 million in the third quarter. The position accounts for 6.2% of reportable 13F assets under management.

The Motley Fool • Oct 24, 2025

Catalyst Private Wealth Sells $3 Million Worth of iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS)

Catalyst Private Wealth, LLC reported in a recent SEC filing dated October 7, 2025, that it reduced its holding in the iShares Trust - iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS -0.74%) by 37,829 shares. The estimated transaction value was $3.01 million.

The Motley Fool • Oct 21, 2025

Lineweaver Wealth Fully Exits $11.8 Million Stake in International Stock ETF

Lineweaver Wealth Advisors fully exited its stake in the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS 1.61%), according to an SEC filing on Friday, in an estimated $11.8 million trade.

The Motley Fool • Oct 13, 2025