IXUS Vs. VXUS: Which One Is Better?

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Are you looking to increase your investment portfolio?

Let’s discuss IXUS vs. VXUS and see which fund is better for you.

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IXUS: IShares Core MSCI Total International  Stock ETF

The fund’s goal is to follow the MSCI ACWI ex USA IMI Index rom emerging and developed countries.

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VXUS: Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares

The fund doesn’t include stocks from the United States. Instead, it focuses on emerging and developed markets outside  the US.

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Key Differences

The IXUS follows the MSCI ACWI ex USA IMI Index with a similar approach to VXUS but with one difference; the number of stocks held in VXUS is double what is held in IXUS.

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Fees

The expense ratio of VXUS is 0.08% while IXUS has an expense fee of 0.09%.

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Various studies show that international exposure can help mitigate certain risks associated with a local fund, and it also opens up the possibility of better returns in the long term.

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