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Total International Comparison

Global diversification beyond US stocks

VXUS

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

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Vanguard

Overview

Tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, providing exposure to international stocks from developed and emerging markets.

InceptionJanuary 2011
Assets Under Management
$620.0B
Total Holdings8,123

Cost & Efficiency

Expense Ratio
0.07%
$700 per year on a $10,000 investment
Turnover Ratio
4%
Dividend Yield
+312.0%

Top Holdings

Toyota Motor Corp.1.2%
Nestle SA1.0%
ASML Holding NV0.9%
Novo Nordisk A/S0.9%
Shell PLC0.8%
SAP SE0.7%
Toyota Motor Corp. ADR0.7%
HSBC Holdings PLC0.6%
AstraZeneca PLC0.6%
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE0.6%

Historical Performance

Past performance doesn't guarantee future results

YTD
+1.8%
1 Yr
+14.2%
3 Yr
+4.1%
5 Yr
+7.8%
10 Yr
+5.2%
Data as of January 2026

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Last updated: February 2026

IXUS

iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

iShares

Overview

Tracks the MSCI ACWI ex USA IMI Index, providing broad exposure to international stocks from developed and emerging markets excluding the U.S.

InceptionOctober 2012
Assets Under Management
$32.0B
Total Holdings4,588

Cost & Efficiency

Expense Ratio
0.07%
$700 per year on a $10,000 investment
Turnover Ratio
5%
Dividend Yield
+285.0%

Top Holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.2.4%
Novo Nordisk A/S Class B1.3%
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.1.2%
ASML Holding NV1.1%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.0.9%
Nestle SA0.9%
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE0.8%
Shell PLC0.7%
AstraZeneca PLC0.7%
Roche Holding AG0.6%

Historical Performance

Past performance doesn't guarantee future results

YTD
+1.2%
1 Yr
+12.4%
3 Yr
+3.8%
5 Yr
+7.2%
10 Yr
+4.8%
Data as of January 2026

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Last updated: February 2026

Why This Matters

Expense ratios compound over decades. A difference of just 0.10% on a $100,000 investment equals roughly $10,000 less over 30 years. That's your money working for fund managers instead of you. See the Fee Trap calculator →