

If you're looking for international exposure, look no further than this ETF.

Diversify Advisory Services LLC grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: VXUS) by 13.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 61,154 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 7,087

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VOO and VXUS both offer broad market exposure, but their ten-year return gap tells a story that challenges the standard case for international diversification and forces a real decision about what belongs in your portfolio.

International stock ETFs offer superior diversification, lower valuations, and higher yields than S&P 500 ETFs like VOO.

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Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF offers focused international exposure with higher yield and superior dividend growth versus the broadly diversified Vanguard Total International Stock ETF. SCHY's concentrated portfolio and defensive sector tilt may provide better drawdown protection and income, especially if technology momentum fades. VXUS benefits from technology and Asia exposure but is diluted by extreme diversification, making its tech allocation less impactful.