

IXUS offers broad, low-cost diversification across thousands of non-U.S. stocks with a higher dividend yield, while NZAC's climate-focused approach has delivered slightly better five-year returns.

When it comes to broad international equities exposure, the sum of the parts is traditionally greater than the whole. Today, however, single-country exposure is also proving that individual parts can deliver a whole lot of performance.

IEFA focuses on established economies with higher dividend yield, while IXUS captures broader international exposure including emerging markets and Canada.

Samsung and SK Hynix are popular South Korean AI chip stocks, and SK just debuted on the Nasdaq. The three global ETFs below all include Samsung and SK Hynix as part of their top stock holdings.

IXUS offers broader global diversification with higher returns, while SCHE targets emerging markets at lower cost. Which aligns with your investment goals?

It sports a much higher dividend yield and it features growing powerhouses outside U.S. borders.

VXUS holds 8,738 stocks with lower costs; IXUS offers a higher yield and tighter focus on 4,337 holdings. Which ETF suits your portfolio?

The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) has outperformed the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF by 23 percentage points since the beginning of 2025. A dollar tailwind, a rotation out of tech and into value, better valuations, and stronger growth forecasts have all contributed.