international ETFs

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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Josh Kohn-Lindquist

VXUS vs. EEM: Battle of International ETFs—Breadth Wins Over Emerging Market Boom

VXUS offers broader diversification with lower costs and superior long-term returns, while EEM's emerging market focus delivered stronger recent gains but higher volatility.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ben Gran

Geopolitical Shift Opens Door for International Equity Exposure

Iran ceasefire eases geopolitical tensions, making international ETFs like $VXUS, $VYMI, and $SPEM attractive amid shifting global valuations and relative underperformance versus U.S. equities.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Selena Maranjian

Beyond the S&P 500: Nine International ETFs Offer Diversification Against U.S. Market Concentration

Nine international ETFs offer portfolio diversification beyond U.S. stocks, reducing concentration risk amid geopolitical uncertainties and tariff concerns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jake Lerch

IEFA vs. EEM: Developed vs. Emerging Markets Battle for Global Investors

IEFA pursues developed markets with 0.07% fees and 3.6% yield; EEM targets emerging markets with higher growth but 0.72% expenses. Choose based on risk tolerance.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sarah Sidlow

EEM vs. IXUS: Growth Meets Safety in International ETF Showdown

iShares' $EEM targets emerging market growth with 32.5% one-year returns but 0.72% fees; $IXUS offers diversified safety with 2.9% yield and 0.07% costs.
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