

Guardian Wealth Advisors LLC NC lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 2.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 586,087 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 11,554 shares

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Benjamin Edwards Inc. grew its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 20.5% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 687,056 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 117,031 shares during the period. Benjamin Edwards

The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF provides exposure to established economies outside the U.S. while the Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF targets high-growth developing nations. The Vanguard fund is significantly larger and more cost-effective with an expense ratio of 0.03%.

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF offers a lower expense ratio than Vanguard Total International Stock ETF. Vanguard Total International Stock ETF provides broader diversification by including emerging markets, whereas Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF focuses strictly on developed nations.

VEA targets developed markets with lower costs and stronger recent returns, while IXUS offers broader exposure to 4,476 companies including emerging markets.

Elevate Capital Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 236.6% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 17,903 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 12,585

Evolution Advisers Inc. raised its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 3.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 616,125 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 18,076 shares during the period. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets