International Investing: International Outperformance Vs. S&P 500 Is Healthy, And It's Still Early

International or non-US investing has been quietly putting up robust numbers for shareholders. Today, we are seeing international, gold and even grains of late start to rally, without much give-back in the S&P 500 or Nasdaq.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 4, 2026

Total Return Forecasts: Major Asset Classes - September 2, 2026

The total return forecast for the Global Market Index continued to tick higher in August for the long-run outlook. The latest GMI return forecast (an annualized 8.1% performance) is modestly above last month's estimate but still far short of the benchmark's trailing return for the past ten years, although the gap has been narrowing lately.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2026

Which Is the Better International ETF, Vanguard's VEA Targeting Developed Markets or Schwab's Emerging Market-Focused SCHE?

The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF provides exposure to established economies outside the U.S. while the Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF targets high-growth developing nations. The Vanguard fund is significantly larger and more cost-effective with an expense ratio of 0.03%.

The Motley Fool • Aug 20, 2026

VEA vs VXUS: Does a Vanguard Developed Markets or Emerging Markets ETF Provide Better Growth Prospects?ure?

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF offers a lower expense ratio than Vanguard Total International Stock ETF. Vanguard Total International Stock ETF provides broader diversification by including emerging markets, whereas Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF focuses strictly on developed nations.

The Motley Fool • Aug 19, 2026

Which International ETF is the Better Buy: VEA or EEM?

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF has a significantly lower expense ratio than iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is heavily concentrated in technology at 40%, while Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF is more diversified across financials and industrials.

The Motley Fool • Aug 17, 2026

Foreign Stocks Lose Their Edge As U.S. Momentum Roars Back

Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund is up 15.7% year to date, maintaining a moderate premium over the U.S. stock market's 14.0% gain via the SPDR S&P 500 ETF. But the return spread is narrowing, and the recent surge in U.S. stocks could be an early sign that international equities will soon fall behind in relative terms.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 11, 2026

Ariel International Composite Q2 2026 Leaders, Laggards, Buys And Exits

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. advanced as investors increasingly priced in a multi-year growth upcycle propelled by rising demand for multilayer ceramic capacitors in AI data centers. Global power semiconductor leader Infineon Technologies traded higher as investors reacted to a meaningful uplift in guidance and increasing confidence in revenue and margin growth. BT is ending a peak investment cycle, with fiber capital expenditures set to decline and cost efficiencies expected to meaningfully enhance free cash flow.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 6, 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

VEA vs. SPGM: Which Global Stock ETF Is the Better Buy?

The State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF (SPGM) includes U.S. exposure, while the Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) excludes it. VEA offers a lower expense ratio and a higher dividend yield than SPGM.

The Motley Fool • Jul 25, 2026

VEA Is Crushing SPY This Year, but the Decade-Long Scorecard Tells a Different Story

Most American portfolios carry an unspoken bet: that U.S. mega-caps will keep leading the world.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 21, 2026