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Many investors might not know this, but you can buy "the whole world" of stocks with one Vanguard ETF for a 0.06% expense ratio.
Alta Advisers Ltd grew its position in shares of Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSEARCA:VT) by 18.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 490,210 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional 76,599
IEMG delivered stronger 1-year returns, but VT's lower expense ratio and shallower drawdowns appeal to risk-conscious investors seeking diversified global exposure.
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF includes United States exposure while Vanguard Total International Stock ETF focuses entirely on non-U.S. markets Vanguard Total International Stock ETF offers a slightly higher dividend yield and a marginally lower expense ratio Vanguard Total World Stock ETF has historically demonstrated a lower maximum drawdown over the past five years
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF has a significantly lower expense ratio than iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF focuses on developing nations, while Vanguard Total World Stock ETF offers broad exposure to global markets.
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF offers comprehensive global coverage, including the United States, whereas State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF excludes American companies State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF maintains a lower expense ratio of 0.03%. Vanguard Total World Stock ETF holds more than 10,000 stocks, providing broader diversification than the 2,000-plus holdings in the State Street fund
The choice between Vanguard Total World Stock (NYSEARCA:VT) and Vanguard Total Stock Market (NYSEARCA:VTI) looks like a choice between two flavors of Vanguard indexing.
The Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) offers a lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.06% for the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT). VT provides broader diversification with more than 10,000 holdings, including U.S. and emerging market stocks.