What Is Portfolio Diversification? A Plain-English Guide With Real Examples From Stock Advisor's Return History
Many people grew up hearing the phrase, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." That applies to careers, skill sets, and your investments. Diversification is a pillar of investing because it minimizes risk and widens your investing net, B…
Your $500K Rollover Landed. Invest It All Today or Spread It Over a Year? The Math Says One Thing and Your Gut Says the Other. These 4 ETFs Are Where It Goes
Quick Read SPYM returned 17% over the past year while VXUS surged 21%, making them the twin growth engines of this four-fund rollover strategy. Vanguard research shows lump-sum investing beats dollar-cost averaging roughly two-thirds of th…
You Bought VOO and VTI for Diversification. About 85% of Your Money Sits in the Same Stocks
Quick Read VOO and VTI overlap by roughly 85%, meaning investors holding both pay fees twice for essentially the same S&P 500 exposure. VXUS and AVUV deliver genuine diversification by holding companies and factors the S&P 500's top holdin…
August rally cools, but the ETF industry still posts a fresh AUM high
[ETF Investment Growth line chart uptrends] Jira Pliankharom U.S. ETF assets under management rose to $16.39T at the end of August from $15.79T on July 31, LSEG Lipper data shows. Net inflows of $176.3B combined with market performance to…
If a Market Correction Is Imminent, This Simple Strategy Is Key to Protecting Your Investments
The past few years have been good for the stock market, but good times don't last forever. America hasn't had a big bear market since 2022. Some investors worry that the stock market is flashing warning signs. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)…
Prediction: This Overlooked International ETF Will Outperform the S&P 500 Over the Next 20 Years
The U.S. stock market has been doing so well for so long that many Americans assume that they only need to buy stocks in American companies. That might be a big mistake. According to Vanguard's latest research as of June 30, international…
If I Could Invest $500 in Just 1 ETF in September, Here's What I'd Buy
It's easy to get nervous about stock market news headlines. Some investors worry that the S&P 500 index is too expensive due to high valuations of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. I'm a long-term investor, so I keep buying stocks in a…
Forget Chasing Trends: Here's What I'd Actually Invest In Right Now
The stock market is doing better than usual. The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has gained more than 18% in the past year. That's significantly higher than its long-term average of 10% annualized returns. The artificial intelligence (AI)…
ETF Investing Tools Investors added $21.3 billion to US-listed ETFs during the week ending Friday, Sept. 4. Half of that, $10.1 billion, flowed into US fixed income ETFs, with the rest split among international equity, international fixed…
Comparing Global ETFs: Vanguard's VXUS vs. State Street's Climate-Focused NZAC
The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:VXUS) provides broad, low-cost exposure to non-U.S. markets, while the State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NASDAQ:NZAC) offers a global portfolio filtered for climate-ri…
etf.com Top 10 Creations (All ETFs) Ticker Name Net Flows ($, mm) AUM ($, mm) AUM % Change QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust Series I 2,507.07 488,591.64 0.51% PWV Invesco Large Cap Value ETF 479.40 2,345.53 20.44% DFCF Dimensional Core Fixed Income E…
VXUS Holders Lose the Foreign Tax Credit on Every Dividend Paid Inside an IRA
Quick Read VXUS holders inside an IRA permanently forfeit the foreign tax credit on $2.19 per share in annual dividends, a loss invisible on any statement. Switching VXUS to IXUS solves nothing. Asset location fixes it by keeping internati…
3 No-Brainer Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $500 and Hold for the Next 20 Years
You don't need thousands of dollars to start building your portfolio. You don't need to identify the next Nvidia to be successful, either. If I had $500 to invest today and didn't plan on needing the money for at least 20 years, I'd focus…
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF? Here's My Honest Take.
One of the biggest advantages of ETFs is that they make building a portfolio very simple. With a single stock fund, you could own hundreds, if not thousands, of different companies in one investment. And if you wanted the simplest possible…
Vanguard International Stock ETF vs Schwab Emerging Markets ETF. Which Fund Gives You More Profitable International Exposure?
The Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHE) offers targeted exposure to high-growth developing economies, while Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:VXUS) provides broader access to nearly all non-U.S. equity markets wo…
You Max the 401(k), Own the House, and Still Have Cash Piling Up. These 3 ETFs Are the Next Account
Quick Read VXUS and AVUV patch the two biggest 401(k) blind spots, namely broad international exposure and small-cap value, and both posted returns topping 25% last year. SCHY screens global dividend payers for quality, delivering a forwar…
VEA vs VXUS: Does a Vanguard Developed Markets or Emerging Markets ETF Provide Better Growth Prospects?ure?
The choice between Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:VXUS) and Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:VEA) hinges on whether an investor wants exposure to emerging markets or prefers a low-cost, developed-world focus. Bo…
If I Were Starting Over in the Stock Market, This Is the First ETF I'd Buy Today
If you've been investing for years, odds are your portfolio expanded beyond what it originally was or was intended to be. The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has resulted in a lot of folks adding tech, AI, and semiconductor stocks to the…
Vanguard ETFs offer bold escape from top-heavy S&P 500
A closer look at brokerage holdings reveals how the S&P 500's composition has shifted considerably. The index once seen as a broad measure of American markets now carries a heavier technology weighting than at any point in the past two dec…
Should You Forget Growth ETFs and Invest in Dividend ETFs Instead?
Should you invest in growth exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or dividend-focused ETFs? It's a great question, and there are some solid reasons to choose either one. You'll see a dozen popular ETFs, including some of each kind, below. I've rank…
Thank Asia for International Stocks' Outperformance This Year
ETF Investing Tools If you're an investor in international stocks, you can thank Asia for powering your outperformance this year. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) is outpacing the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) for…
4 Vanguard ETFs Worth Loading Up On for the Long Haul
It's easy to nitpick problems with the stock market, but there's little question that equities remain one of the best long-term wealth creation tools available to everyday investors. There are some warning signs to consider. The Shiller CA…
Want to Buy the World? This ETF Lets You Own 10,000 Stocks
Key Points 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.10 stocks we like better than Vangua…
Want to Buy the World? This ETF Lets You Own 10,000 Stocks
Buying a diversified portfolio of many different stocks is often a good choice for long-term investors. But what if you could (almost literally) buy "all the stocks in the world"? A popular Vanguard exchange-traded fund (ETF) lets you do j…
Should You Add an International ETF to Your Portfolio in 2026?
In the stock market, U.S. stocks rightfully get much of the attention. They're routinely among the best-performing stocks, and most of the world's most valuable companies are American. If I could only invest in companies from a single coun…
Which Vanguard Global ETF Is the Better Buy in 2026: VT or VXUS?
Investors choosing between Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSEMKT:VT) and Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:VXUS) must decide between holding a single-fund global portfolio or using a targeted tool to isolate international ex…
Which Vanguard Global ETF Is the Better Buy in 2026: VT or VXUS?
Key Points 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…
International ETF Outpacing the S&P 500 This Year Is Worth a Closer Look
Had you invested $10,000 in the S&P 500 index 10 years ago, your investment would have grown to roughly $41,420 today. On an annualized basis, this translates to an excellent 15.3% total return (as of July 16). This more recent return is s…
International ETF Outpacing the S&P 500 This Year Is Worth a Closer Look
Key Points The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF has generated a total return of almost 13% this year. This ETF owns zero U.S.-based companies, with heavy exposure to Asian and European stocks. While the technology sector is important…
Looking for International Diversification? Here's How Vanguard's VXUS and VEA ETFs Compare in 2026.
Key Points Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF offers a slightly lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.05% for Vanguard Total International Stock ETF. Vanguard Total International Stock ETF provides exposure to both developed and emer…