This Global ETF Is Beating the S&P 500 in 2026 -- but There's 1 ETF That I Like Better
Diversification might be a better long-term bet than dividends.
This Global ETF Is Beating the S&P 500 in 2026 -- but There's 1 ETF That I Like Better
Overview
Many Americans might not realize it with all the excitement around artificial intelligence (AI) growth in the U.S. tech sector, but America's stock market is not the only place to invest. International stocks have also been strong performers recently. Let's look at two low-cost international stock ETFs that have beaten the S&P 500 index year to date and for the past year.
The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ: VYMI) has delivered a total return of about 30.3% in the past year, compared to 24.3% for the S&P 500. The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: IXUS) has delivered a slightly lower total return of about 28.7% in the past year.
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