Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

VEA

Market cap $226B

The outlook for long-term total return for the Global Market Index (GMI) edged up again in June, touching the highest level in recent history. Despite the recent rise, the expected performance remains well below GMI's realized return over the trailing ten-year window.

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF offers exposure to established international economies like Canada and Europe whereas Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF targets developing nations such as China and Brazil. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF carries a lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.06% for Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF.

Developed international equity ETFs are presenting unique diversification challenges for investors this summer. In light of ongoing UK political developments, selecting the correct international vehicle requires a granular look at geographic exposures.

The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF offers a lower expense ratio and higher assets under management than the Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF. The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF has provided higher total returns over the last five years and experienced a lower maximum drawdown.

Avantis International Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:AVDE) is a popular vehicle for international dividend income.

The ETF industry has reached a historic turning point. Vanguard has officially surpassed BlackRock's iShares to become the largest ETF provider.

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF includes Canadian equities and maintains a lower expense ratio of 0.03%. iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF excludes North American exposure entirely and currently provides a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield.

The developed market rate-hiking club is getting bigger, as the European Central Bank on Thursday joined counterparts in Australia, Norway and Japan in tightening monetary policy, while more central banks are set ​to follow in the coming months.

The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) is outperfoming the S&P 500 and broad market U.S. ETFs. Developed market international stocks are expected to outperform U.S. large caps over the next decade.

Despite continued concentration in mega-cap technology stocks, US dividend-focused strategies have generally remained competitive and historically experienced more shallow drawdowns than broader equity markets. Last year, US companies paid a record US$704.8 billion in dividends - the 15th consecutive annual record. Concurrently, dividend growth accelerated across several international markets, highlighting the continued strength of shareholder-return trends.