Vanguard International Stock ETF vs Schwab Emerging Markets ETF. Which Fund Gives You More Profitable International Exposure?
VXUS offers broader diversification across developed and emerging markets, while SCHE concentrates on high-growth developing economies with greater volatility.
Overview
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 worldwide.
Investors choosing between these two funds must decide between comprehensive international diversification or a concentrated bet on emerging territories. While the Vanguard fund includes stable developed markets like Japan and the U.K., the Schwab fund hones in on countries that may offer higher growth potential alongside increased risk.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield as of the close of trading on Aug. 20, 2026.
Source
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