

The State Street ETF offers developed-market exposure at a lower 0.03% expense ratio, compared with 0.06% for Vanguard. Vanguard's emerging-markets ETF offers greater exposure to technology and Asian growth markets.

Blueprint Investment Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEARCA:SPDW) by 21.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,083,038 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 187,942 shares during the

One fund targets developed markets with ultra-low fees and higher yields, while the other emphasizes emerging-market growth with heavy tech exposure.


Mason and Associates LLC boosted its position in shares of SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEARCA:SPDW) by 103.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 792,484 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 403,589 shares during the

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Low-cost ETFs can help investors keep more of their returns over time. Here are five ultra-low-cost options spanning U.S. stocks, international markets and bonds.
