What Investors Should Know Before Buying This International ETF

The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) holds nearly 8,700 stocks. VXUS contains companies from both developed and emerging markets.

The Motley Fool • 8 hours ago

Velocity Amid Volatility: ETFs See $250B+ Inflows in 6 Weeks

The exit velocity from 2025 is continuing into 2026. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have already gathered over $250 billion in inflows in the first six weeks of the new year, proving that demand for the investment vehicle remains robust despite a volatile start.

ETF Trends • 7 hours ago

VXUS Offers Broader Global Exposure Than IEFA

The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) and the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) both deliver diversified exposure to international stocks, but VXUS covers both developed and emerging markets while IEFA focuses only on developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada. IEFA sports a slightly higher expense ratio and yield, but VXUS has broader geographic and sector representation.

The Motley Fool • Feb 14, 2026

Better International ETF: Vanguard's VXUS vs. iShares' EEM

EEM charges a much higher expense ratio than VXUS and yields less. EEM is concentrated in emerging market tech, with deeper five-year drawdowns and less diversification than VXUS.

The Motley Fool • Feb 15, 2026

1 No-Brainer Vanguard ETF to Buy If You Think U.S. Stocks Are Overvalued

The S&P 500 looks historically expensive. It might be smarter to invest in a massive international ETF.

The Motley Fool • Feb 12, 2026

Vanguard's Fund Is Destroying The S&P With Blistering 38.4% Run

If you own U.S. stocks, you've likely questioned whether international diversification still makes sense.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 10, 2026

Money in Motion: Record ETF Flows Power Global Shift

There's no stopping the momentum in the ETF market. January 2026 brought a record $166 billion in net inflows, surpassing the last three Januarys combined.

ETF Trends • Feb 10, 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

International ETFs: VXUS Chases Global Growth While IEFA Prioritizes Predictability

VXUS covers both developed and emerging markets, while IEFA focuses only on developed markets excluding the U.S. and Canada. IEFA offers a slightly higher dividend yield but VXUS has outperformed on 1-year total return as of Jan. 30, 2026.

The Motley Fool • Feb 7, 2026

EEM vs. VXUS: Should Investors Favor Emerging Markets Upside or Broad International Stability?

EEM charges a much higher expense ratio and sports a lower yield than VXUS EEM has posted a stronger 1-year total return but suffered a deeper five-year drawdown EEM tilts heavily toward technology and emerging Asia, while VXUS holds a broader international mix We're bullish on these 10 stocks ›

The Motley Fool • Feb 8, 2026