VXUS outperformed VT in one-year return and yield, but had a higher five-year drawdown. Both offer global diversification, but VT includes U.S. stocks while VXUS does not. Expense ratios are similar. VT covers 9,957 stocks, including U.S. and international equities, while VXUS focuses on 8,663 non-U.S. stocks.
VXUS has a lower expense ratio and higher yield than VT, making it attractive for cost-conscious investors valuing income. VT includes U.S. stocks, while VXUS focuses solely on international markets. VXUS has a higher max drawdown and lower growth over five years compared to VT.
VXUS tracks 8,663 international stocks, with top holdings like Taiwan Semiconductor and Tencent. VT spans 9,957 stocks, including U.S. giants like Nvidia and Apple. Both ETFs are low-cost and market-cap-weighted, but differ in U.S. exposure and sector allocation. The choice depends on your global investment strategy.
VT offers U.S. and international exposure, while VXUS focuses solely on international markets. VT carries more U.S. stocks, while VXUS excludes them entirely. Both have low expense ratios and dividend yields. Choose based on whether you want to combine U.S. and international exposure or focus solely on international markets.

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