Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund

VSS

Market cap $11.7B

Both small-caps and international stocks are trading at steep discounts to the S&P 500. The Vanguard All-World ex-U.S. Small-Cap Index ETF invests in a broad index of international small-cap stocks.

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index ETF continues to outperform, returning over 44% YoY and surpassing VTI by 7 percentage points. I reiterate a buy rating on VSS, citing its low 12.8x P/E, 9.24% EPS growth, and attractive PEG under 1.3x. VSS offers broad international small-cap exposure, a 3% dividend yield, strong momentum, and sector diversification, with Industrials and Materials leading.

It's smart to diversify your portfolio beyond just U.S. stocks. These ETFs will quickly and easily have you invested in hundreds, if not thousands, of international stocks.

This ETF quietly trounced widely known domestic rivals last year. It provides broad, efficient access to an asset class many investors overlook.

The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF provides broad exposure to an overlooked but opportunity-rich asset class. The ETF brings even more portfolio diversification to the table than you might expect.

U.S. stocks aren't the only game in town when it comes to small-caps. This ETF is on a multi-year run of trouncing domestic equivalents.

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small Cap Index Fund ETF shares provides broad international small-cap exposure, with over 4,800 holdings and a low 0.08% expense ratio. Unlike many small-cap ETFs, VSS has a high percentage of profitable holdings — 90%+ among both top and randomly selected sampled positions. The ETF trades at ~26x earnings, which is elevated compared to international large caps (ex-U.S.) and not reflective of its cyclical risks.

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares has delivered exceptional recent performance, outperforming major indices and offering strong momentum with a 34% rally from its April low. The ETF provides diversified exposure to international small- and mid-cap stocks, with a compelling 13.2x P/E and high 16.6% long-term EPS growth rate. VSS features a low expense ratio, attractive 2.8% yield, and favorable sector mix, making it suitable for both taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.

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