Which Vanguard Global ETF Is the Better Buy in 2026: VT or VXUS?
VXUS offers higher dividend yield and lower volatility against U.S. markets, while VT delivered stronger five-year returns despite a steeper drawdown.
Overview
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 exposure.
While both funds offer extensive diversification, VT spans the global market by including companies from both the United States and abroad. In contrast, VXUS tracks an index that excludes American firms, making it a common choice for investors who want to avoid overlapping with their existing domestic stock holdings. Both funds prioritize broad equity coverage at extremely low costs.
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.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.