Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

VXUS

Market cap $111B

One Vanguard ETF tracks the S&P 500, providing exposure to the broader U.S. economy. Another ETF focuses on companies that consistently increase their annual dividends.

U.S. stocks have outperformed non-U.S. stocks by a wide margin since 2010. Yet, there are some fantastic companies to invest in outside of the United States.

Vanguard remains one of the top exchange traded fund (ETF) providers in the market.

U.S. stocks are trading at historically high valuations. Investors should increase their exposure to cheap overseas stocks.

For any retiree nervous about the current state of the market, not only do they have a good reason to be skeptical about short-term growth, but they also have every reason to want to protect their downside.

It's been a good year for international equity ETFs. As a category, broad exposure funds tapping into both developed and emerging market equities have delivered outsized gains relative to U.S. markets this year, as well as much sought portfolio diversification.

In the World Series of ETF inflows, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) could do what the Los Angeles Dodgers just did in professional baseball: go back to back with another $100 billion in inflows for a second consecutive year.

The S&P 500 is the best way to get overall exposure to the broader U.S. economy. Investing in mid- and small-cap stocks gives you exposure to the additional opportunities.

The S&P 500 index is hovering near all-time highs, which may have some investors worried about a bear market in 2026. It is probably more important to start investing than it is to try to time the market.

Global equities strategies are having a moment this year. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF in isolation looks strong, posting an 18.3% year-to-date gain.