3 International ASX ETFs Surpassing S&P 500 Performance This Year

Three international ASX ETFs have outperformed the S&P 500 this year, with Vanguard Ftse Europe Shares ETF (VEQ) rising 19%, iShares Asia 50 ETF (IAA) up 18%, and Betashares Capital Ltd – Asia Technology Tigers Etf (ASIA) rising 22.85%. These funds track European and Asian indexes, offering diversified portfolios and exposure to tech giants beyond Silicon Valley.

In the first half of 2025, three international ASX ETFs have shown remarkable performance, significantly outperforming the S&P 500. The Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ) has risen by 19%, the iShares Asia 50 ETF (IAA) by 18%, and the Betashares Capital Ltd – Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA) by 22.85% [1].

These ETFs offer investors diversified portfolios with exposure to tech giants and other major companies in Europe and Asia. The Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ) tracks the FTSE Europe Index, providing exposure to large and mid-cap stocks across Europe. The iShares Asia 50 ETF (IAA) tracks the FTSE Asia 50 Index, offering exposure to 50 of the largest companies in Asia. The Betashares Capital Ltd – Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA) focuses on technology companies in Asia, including giants like Tencent (HKG: 0700) and Alibaba (NYSE: BABA).

These strong performances highlight the potential benefits of diversified international investments. By holding these ETFs, investors can gain exposure to global markets and participate in the growth of companies outside of the traditional Silicon Valley tech ecosystem. This strategy can help investors build wealth over the long term and mitigate the risks associated with investing in a single region or sector.

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[1] https://www.fool.com.au/2025/08/16/3-super-asx-etfs-to-buy-and-hold-until-2030/