Global ETFs: Which is Better, SPGM or VWO?
Compare risk, yield, and diversification as these two ETFs take different approaches to capturing worldwide market opportunities.
Global ETFs: Which is Better, SPGM or VWO?
Overview
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:VWO) offers low-cost, specialized exposure to emerging markets, while State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SPGM) provides a broad, all-cap portfolio covering both established and developing global economies.
Deciding between these funds involves choosing between a specialist and a generalist. The Vanguard fund is a pure-play option for those seeking to capture the growth of developing economies. In contrast, the SPDR fund serves as a core building block for a total stock market strategy, blending the stability of developed markets with the potential of emerging markets.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
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