

First Heartland Consultants Inc. raised its position in Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: VXUS) by 40.8% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 119,473 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 34,593 shares during

International stock ETFs drew nearly double the new money of U.S. large-cap funds in September, according to FactSet's monthly ETF summary. Key Takeaways: Foreign stock funds pulled in almost twice the September inflows of U.S. large-cap funds.

These four ETFs target different areas of the market and work well together to mitigate portfolio risk.

In September, Vanguard ETFs overall recorded a mix of steady market performance, some volatility, and significant dividend distributions, with investors pouring substantial capital into its funds. Stakeholders seemed to implement a strategy that heavily balanced broad U.S. equity exposure with a distinct pivot toward fixed-income stability.

International stocks are finally having their moment in 2026, and the Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTIAX) is one of the simplest ways American investors own the trade.

The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) lets you invest in the entire international market at once. Owning international stocks helps hedge against downturns in the U.S. economy and market.

QRG Capital Management Inc. raised its position in Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: VXUS) by 97.8% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 12,683 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 6,271 shares during the quarter. QRG Capital

The 60/40 portfolio sounds simple until you sit down with half a million dollars and have to decide exactly which funds to buy, how much to put where, and when to rebalance without triggering a tax bill.