Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) vs. Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS): A Comparison of Global Exposure and Performance

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) and Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) have different approaches to global equity exposure, with VT covering both US and international stocks while VXUS focuses solely on non-US stocks. VT has delivered a higher one-year return and yield, but VXUS has a lower expense ratio and a higher yield. Both funds have similar expense ratios, making cost differences negligible for most investors. VT has experienced a steeper five-year drawdown than VXUS.