Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF

VEU

Market cap $52.3B

The VEU ETF has outperformed the S&P 500 this year. It offers a 2.7% dividend yield and has a very low expense ratio.

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund is rated a "Buy," supported by strong 2025 performance and attractive valuation. VEU has outperformed U.S. stocks YTD, benefiting from a weaker dollar and robust international equity momentum. The ETF offers broad diversification, low expenses, high liquidity, and a 2.7% dividend yield, with a favorable risk grade and technical outlook.

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

Tumult in U.S. markets this year has prompted investors to search abroad for investment opportunities. While the S&P 500 has recovered from its early-April tariff-related dip, a number of international and value exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have managed to easily outperform its year-to-date (YTD) returns of 10.2%.

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares offers broad international large-cap exposure at a best-in-class 0.04% expense ratio, making it ideal for long-term, cost-conscious investors. The fund's 40% European allocation is a key tailwind, as rising EU defense spending should boost regional GDP and drive returns. Given high U.S. valuations, VEU is a Buy for those seeking growth at a reasonable price and diversification outside the U.S. with minimal fees.

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

Tariffs are directly fueling inflation, impacting both imported and domestic goods, and CFOs are increasingly concerned about the economic burden. Big Tech's momentum is driven by robust earnings growth, not just AI hype, so I don't see an AI bubble yet—valuations are rich but potentially justified. REITs are deeply out of favor despite improving fundamentals and attractive valuations; I see this as a long-term buying opportunity for quality names.