VEU: Attractive Valuation And Limited Middle East Exposure

The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex US Index Fund ETF is holding onto modest gains in 2026, benefiting from attractive valuations relative to the S&P 500. VEU is principally invested in low-growth energy-importing regions, such as Europe and Japan, indicating an elevated possibility of weak earnings growth. Exposure to the Middle East is quite modest at 2.7%, while VEU's allocation to key energy crisis beneficiaries, such as Canada and Australia, stands at 11.8%.