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Foreign developed market stocks posted solid returns. Tech stocks marched higher, gaining more than 10%.

Explore how sector weights and geographic reach shape risk and growth profiles for these two leading international ETFs.

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF has broad, low-cost exposure to developed ex-US equities, with a TER of 0.03% and $304B AUM. VEA trades at a forward P/E of 17.7x with a 3.1% dividend yield, offering a substantial valuation discount and higher expected returns versus US-centric ETFs. Financials (24%) and geographic exposure to Europe and Japan position VEA to benefit from rising rates, though stagflation risk remains elevated.

Most American portfolios contain a fund like Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA | VEA Price Prediction) the way most American kitchens contain a wok.

The iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (EUFN) targets leading European banks and insurers, providing focused sector access through a diversified portfolio.

For five years, the case for international diversification has felt theoretical. Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ:VXUS | VXUS Price Prediction) is the cleanest way to own roughly half of global market capitalization, yet U.S.

Buy a broad international fund and you get the world. The good, the bad, and the indebted.

For a decade, owning anything outside the S&P 500 felt like paying tuition to learn a lesson you already knew.

If you own a US total market fund and call yourself diversified, the math says otherwise.

Income investors holding iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (NASDAQ:EUFN | EUFN Price Prediction) are sitting on a fund that has done two things at once: handed them a roughly 3.5% yield and delivered a 28% one-year return.

Passive investing's central promise is hard to argue with: low costs, broad diversification, and returns that match the market.

South Korea's stock market is on a historic run, but ETF investors piling into the rally may be making a far narrower bet than they realize.

Electric vehicle sales in China and Europe have reached a threshold or "tipping point" that has triggered an irreversible shift away from their petrol and diesel-powered equivalents. For their article published in Nature Communications, researchers analyzed global sales from 2016–23 and observed that EV sales were increasing exponentially across 32 countries, with the global fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles doubling every 1.5 years.

The S&P 500 has been the focus of equity investors since the 2008-09 financial crisis. Right now, however, international stocks are seen as a better investment opportunity in the coming years.

Comerica Bank grew its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 1.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,851,395 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 32,670 shares during the

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC increased its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 14.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 374,693 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 46,887

Arlington Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 135,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $8,433,000. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF makes up

Brindle and Bay Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 246,596 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $15,405,000. Vanguard

International developed-market equities have outperformed US large caps through the first four months of 2026.

Autumn Glory Partners LLC raised its position in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 363.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 78,967 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 61,937 shares

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 928.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 174,767 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 157,767 shares

Earned Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 17,936 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,120,000. A number of other institutional investors and

Clark Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 7.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,341,248 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 159,853 shares during the period.

Vanguard turned up the competitive heat in international investing with today's launch of the Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Value Index ETF (VDV) and the Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Growth Index ETF (VDG).

BLB&B Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 3.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 3,479,727 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 116,608 shares during the quarter. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets

Cambiar Investors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 221.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 12,201 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 8,400 shares during the period. Cambiar Investors LLC's holdings

Eagle Strategies LLC boosted its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 10.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 221,638 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 20,229 shares during the period. Vanguard

Atmos Advisory LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 3.9% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 348,079 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 12,950 shares

Cambridge Advisors Inc. trimmed its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 4.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 548,815 shares of the company's stock after selling 23,497 shares during the quarter. Vanguard FTSE

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) holds nearly 3,900 stocks across Europe, Japan, Canada, and Australia, charges just 3 basis points in fees, and currently yields close to 2.9%. The real question is whether that income is as durable as the blue-chip companies behind it. Passive Income From the World's Largest Corporations VEA generates income... The Developed World Outside America Is Quietly Outperforming in 2026

Fulton Breakefield Broenniman LLC grew its position in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 35.2% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,089,937 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 283,560

Apella Capital LLC boosted its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 6.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,735,240 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 111,502 shares during the quarter. Vanguard

OLIO Financial Planning lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 1.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 826,598 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 15,599 shares during

Mezzasalma Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 32,715 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,068,000. A number of other

Leo Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 110.7% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 106,836 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 56,124 shares during the quarter. Leo Wealth

Buffalo Business and Estate Services Ltd. purchased a new position in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 41,255 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,577,000. Several

Savvy Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 25.8% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 568,020 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 116,621

C2P Capital Advisory Group LLC d.b.a. Prosperity Capital Advisors boosted its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 4.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 867,832 shares of the company's

DB Fitzpatrick and Co Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 22.7% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 43,635 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 8,065 shares during the

Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 21.4% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 225,591 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional

Foundation Wealth Management LLC PA grew its holdings in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 18.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 144,656 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an

Financial Planning Hawaii Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 30,419 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,900,000. Vanguard FTSE Developed

Brookstone Capital Management grew its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 10.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,024,040 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 95,594 shares during

Beacon Investment Advisory Services Inc. cut its stake in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 1.1% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 922,677 shares of the company's stock after selling 9,880 shares during the period. Vanguard FTSE
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Chesley Taft and Associates LLC lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 13.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 331,150 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 40,482 shares during the

Eastern Bank raised its holdings in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 3.5% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,427,295 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 81,764 shares during the period. Vanguard FTSE Developed

Cypress Financial Planning LLC increased its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 6.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 482,694 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 30,155 shares during the period.

Enclave Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 9.9% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 223,904 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 20,203 shares during the quarter.

DAVENPORT and Co LLC lowered its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 15.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 46,042 shares of the company's stock after selling 8,649 shares during

Cordant Inc. lifted its stake in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 4.1% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 523,528 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 20,569 shares during the period. Vanguard

Capital Asset Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 88.5% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 337,834 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 158,635 shares during

Gridiron Partners LLC lowered its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 99.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 26,975 shares of the company's stock after selling 4,405,870 shares during the

Cambria Investment Management L.P. raised its position in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 324.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 18,446 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 14,103 shares during

Coastline Trust Co grew its holdings in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 12.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 240,789 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 27,180 shares during the quarter. Vanguard

Burkett Financial Services LLC trimmed its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 2.7% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 386,261 shares of the company's stock after selling 10,887 shares

Attessa Capital LLC raised its position in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 6.9% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 613,471 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 39,701 shares during the

Developed markets are offering improved diversification as correlations to U.S. equities decline. Valuation spreads favor international stocks, suggesting more attractive forward returns. VEA provides low-cost, highly diversified exposure with strong liquidity and minimal concentration risk.

Centaurus Financial Inc. boosted its stake in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 97.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 42,706 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 21,099 shares during the quarter. Centaurus Financial Inc.'s

Captrust Financial Advisors grew its position in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA) by 14.2% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 28,540,802 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 3,544,368 shares during the period. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF accounts
