Comparing Global ETFs: Vanguard's VXUS vs. State Street's Climate-Focused NZAC

The State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF includes U.S. equities, whereas the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF provides exposure exclusively to markets outside the United States. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF is significantly more affordable with an expense ratio of 0.05% compared to 0.12% for the State Street fund.

The Motley Fool • Sep 2, 2026

Which Is the Better International ETF: State Street's Climate-Focused NZAC or iShares' Emerging Markets IEMG?

State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF provides global exposure with a net-zero climate strategy, while iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF focuses strictly on developing economies. iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF offers a lower expense ratio of 0.09% and a higher dividend yield of 2.3% compared to its climate-focused counterpart.

The Motley Fool • Aug 7, 2026

Which Is the Better International ETF: Vanguard's Low-Cost VEA or State Street's Climate-Focused NZAC?

State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF targets companies meeting climate-risk standards but comes with a higher expense ratio than Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF offers exposure to more than 3,800 international stocks and provides a higher dividend yield than the State Street fund.

The Motley Fool • Aug 3, 2026

NZAC vs. URTH: Which Global ETF Is the Better Buy?

The State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NZAC) offers a lower expense ratio and a higher dividend yield than the iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH). While both funds hold tech giants as top positions, NZAC applies a specific climate screen and includes emerging markets.

The Motley Fool • Aug 3, 2026

IXUS vs. NZAC: Broad International Exposure or Climate-Focused Investing -- Which ETF Is the Better Buy?

IXUS provides broad exposure to thousands of non-U.S. companies at a lower cost than NZAC. NZAC carries a significantly higher technology weighting and has posted slightly better five-year returns.

The Motley Fool • Jul 21, 2026

Which Is the Better Global ETF for Long-Term Investors: Vanguard's VEA or State Street's NZAC?

NZAC provides exposure to global companies meeting environmental standards, whereas VEA focuses on traditional non-U.S. developed markets. VEA maintains a significantly lower expense ratio and holds a much larger asset base than the NZAC climate fund.

The Motley Fool • Jul 14, 2026

Which Is the Better International ETF, Vanguard's VWO Targeting Emerging Markets or State Street's Climate Change-Focused NZAC?

The State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF screens for global companies aligned with Paris climate goals, whereas the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF provides broad exposure to stocks in developing nations. The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF offers a lower expense ratio and a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield compared to the State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF.

The Motley Fool • Jul 9, 2026

VT vs. NZAC: Which Global ETF Is the Better Buy for Long-Term Investors?

The Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) offers a lower expense ratio, and higher 1- and 5-year returns than the State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NZAC). NZAC provides a higher dividend yield but maintains fewer holdings than VT.

The Motley Fool • Jun 27, 2026

Which Is the Better International ETF, iShares' Emerging Markets-Focused IEMG or State Street's Climate Change-Related NZAC?

The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF features a lower expense ratio and higher trailing dividend yield than the State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF. The State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF maintains a global portfolio focused on climate-change mitigation whereas the iShares fund concentrates purely on developing economies.

The Motley Fool • Jun 21, 2026

NZAC Screens for Climate. IEMG Screens for Growth.

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF offers broad exposure to thousands of companies across developing nations at a lower expense ratio than the climate-focused State Street fund. State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF utilizes an environmental screen to target net-zero alignment while the iShares fund tracks a traditional market-cap index.

The Motley Fool • May 11, 2026