The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) and iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) differ in market coverage: VXUS includes emerging markets, while IEFA focuses on developed countries. VXUS outperformed IEFA with a 1-year return of 35.7% compared to IEFA’s 32.9%. VXUS has a lower expense ratio of 0.05% versus IEFA’s 0.07%. VXUS has an AUM of $606 billion while IEFA has $178 billion. VXUS offers more geographic diversification with 27% in emerging markets, 38% in Europe, and 25% in the Pacific. IEFA focuses solely on developed markets, with a 3.27% dividend yield. IEFA has slightly outperformed VXUS over the past year and has a lower expense ratio. VXUS offers greater diversification but with the risks of investing in emerging markets. IEFA has delivered better returns over the past five years and may be a better performer across market cycles. Consider Stock Advisor’s top 10 stock picks for potential high returns.

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