Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)

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Best Fit International Funds ETFs

U.S. News evaluated 28 International Funds ETFs and 12 make our Best Fit list. Our list highlights the best passively managed funds for long-term investors. Rankings are assigned based on comparisons with Best Fit funds in this category.

How we identify Best Fit Funds

Best Fit Scorecard
Costs Excellent
Tracking Error Typical
Bid/Ask Ratio Good
Holdings Diversity Excellent

Fund Description

The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States. The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the MSCI ACWI ex USA Investable Market Index (IMI), excluding the United States. The index includes more than 6,100 stocks of companies located in 45 countries. The fund invests all, or substantially all, of its assets in the common stocks included in its target index.

Fund Snapshot Updated 05.20.2013

Previous Close Expense Ratio 0.16%
YTD Return 7.8% Avg. 30-Day Volume 173,811
1-Year Return 28.0% Market Cap Loading...
Bid $50.53 Shares Outstanding 33,110,000
Ask $50.57 Dividends $2.02
Top 10 Holdings
Hsbc Holdings Plc (E:HSBA) 1.18%
Toyota Motor Corp (E:7203) 1.11%
Vodafone Group (E:VOD) 0.88%
Samsung Electrs Ltd (E:SMSN) 0.78%
Bp (E:BP.) 0.78%
Glaxosmithkline (E:GSK) 0.73%
Royal Dutch Shell (E:RDSA) 0.72%
Sanofi (E:SAN) 0.71%
Brit Amer Tobacco (E:BATS) 0.63%
Cmnwlth Bk Of Aust (E:CBA) 0.63%
% of Total Holdings 8.10%

Sector Breakdown

Geographic Breakdown

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Best Fit International Funds

1

Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF)

2

SPDR S&P World ex-US ETF (GWL)

3

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)

4

iShares MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility Index Fund (EFAV)

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