Want to Buy the World? This ETF Lets You Own 10,000 Stocks

The Vanguard Total World Stock ETF owns 10,048 stocks from the U.S. and 39 other countries. Global diversification has its benefits, but this fund has lagged U.S. stocks for the past 10 years.

The Motley Fool • Jul 21, 2026

Vanguard Global or iShares International: Here is the Better ETF

The Vanguard Total World Stock ETF provides all-in-one global exposure including the U.S. market while iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF focuses exclusively on non-U.S. stocks. iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF offers a significantly higher trailing-12-month dividend yield of 3.0% compared to 1.6% for the Vanguard fund.

The Motley Fool • Jul 21, 2026

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF vs iShares Emerging Markets ETF. Which Is the Better Fund to Cover the Globe in Your Portfolio?

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF offers a lower expense ratio of 0.06% and provides broad exposure to global markets including the United States, whereas iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF focuses exclusively on developing economies While iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF has delivered higher 1-year total returns, Vanguard Total World Stock ETF has experienced a shallower maximum drawdown over the last five years iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is significantly more concentrated in the technology sector, with nearly 44% of its portfolio in that space compared to 31% for the Vanguard fund

The Motley Fool • Jul 20, 2026

Which Vanguard Global ETF Is the Better Buy in 2026: VT or VXUS?

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF includes United States exposure while Vanguard Total International Stock ETF focuses entirely on non-U.S. markets Vanguard Total International Stock ETF offers a slightly higher dividend yield and a marginally lower expense ratio Vanguard Total World Stock ETF has historically demonstrated a lower maximum drawdown over the past five years

The Motley Fool • Jul 18, 2026

Which Is the Better Buy: Vanguard's Total World ETF or iShares' Emerging Markets EEM?

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF has a significantly lower expense ratio than iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF focuses on developing nations, while Vanguard Total World Stock ETF offers broad exposure to global markets.

The Motley Fool • Jul 18, 2026

Vanguard VT vs State Street SPDW Global ETF Showdown. Which World-Spanning Fund Is the Better Buy?

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF offers comprehensive global coverage, including the United States, whereas State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF excludes American companies State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF maintains a lower expense ratio of 0.03%. Vanguard Total World Stock ETF holds more than 10,000 stocks, providing broader diversification than the 2,000-plus holdings in the State Street fund

The Motley Fool • Jul 4, 2026

VT vs. VTI: Should You Own the Whole World or Just America?

The choice between Vanguard Total World Stock (NYSEARCA:VT) and Vanguard Total Stock Market (NYSEARCA:VTI) looks like a choice between two flavors of Vanguard indexing.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 3, 2026

VT vs. SCHF: Which International ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

The Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) offers a lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.06% for the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT). VT provides broader diversification with more than 10,000 holdings, including U.S. and emerging market stocks.

The Motley Fool • Jul 3, 2026

A Roundup of June's Most Notable ETF Launches

June has seen many ETF launches, from pure-play AI memory chip thematics to an autism impact fund that donates returns to nonprofits. With a record breaking 214 launches, the ETF landscape continues to expand into new markets.

ETF Trends • Jun 30, 2026

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF vs FTSE Emerging Markets ETF. Which Global Stock Fund Is the Better Buy?

Vanguard's Total World Stock and FTSE Emerging Markets ETFs both maintain low expense ratios of 0.06%. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF offers a higher dividend yield of 2.4% compared to 1.6% for the total world fund.

The Motley Fool • Jun 29, 2026