Affordable ETF Offers Exposure to Nearly 8,800 Stocks Worldwide: A Strong Long-Term Investment Option

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Key Facts on Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: VXUS) is a low-cost index fund that offers exposure to nearly 8,800 international stocks, excluding U.S.-based companies. With an expense ratio of just 0.05%, this ETF allows investors to diversify their portfolios at low costs. As of now, approximately $600 billion is allocated to this fund.

This ETF holds significant international names, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), Samsung, and AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN). The average stock within the ETF trades at around 17 times earnings, compared to more than 25 times earnings for its U.S. counterpart, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI).

Investors are considering the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF as a strategic opportunity for portfolio diversification, particularly as international stocks are currently trading at a discount compared to U.S. stocks.

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