State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF

SPDW

Börsenwert 40,4 Mrd. $

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.

Both Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF and State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF carry an ultra-low 0.03% expense ratio. State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF offers a higher dividend yield at 3% compared to 2.4% for the Vanguard fund.

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.

The Vanguard Total World Stock ETF provides broad global coverage including U.S. and emerging markets, while the State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF focuses exclusively on foreign developed markets. The State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF features a lower expense ratio and a significantly higher dividend yield than the Vanguard fund.

International or non-US investing has been quietly putting up robust numbers for shareholders. Today, we are seeing international, gold and even grains of late start to rally, without much give-back in the S&P 500 or Nasdaq.

Poland's reclassification as a developed economy from an emerging market opens it up for investment by many more investors.

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF manages significantly more assets under management (AUM) and offers a higher dividend yield than the State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF. The State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF features a lower expense ratio and has delivered higher total returns over the trailing 12 months.

State Street S&P SPDR Portfolio Dev World ex-US ETF (SPDW) earns a reiterated buy rating, supported by strong YTD outperformance and record highs. SPDW benefits from unique inclusion of Samsung and SK Hynix, robust AI trade exposure, and a compelling 13.85x P/E with >10% long-term EPS growth. Broad sector diversification, high dividend yield (2.91%), and a balanced value-growth mix enhance SPDW's appeal for both growth and income investors.

Vanguard predicts that international stocks in developed markets might significantly outperform U.S. growth stocks in the future. A State Street ETF holds more than 2,400 global stocks and has delivered 9.8% annualized returns for the past five years.

State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF provides broad exposure to both developed and emerging markets, whereas State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF focuses on international developed markets State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio and a higher dividend yield for income-focused investors State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF has shown lower volatility over the past five years with a smaller maximum drawdown compared to its counterpart