VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
VS
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
VTI wins 5 of 9 categories
VTI wins 5 of 9 categories
VTI wins: Expense Ratio, 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return, Assets Under Mgmt | VXUS wins: YTD Return, Dividend Yield, Holdings, Beta
MetricVTIVXUS
Cost
Expense Ratio0.03%0.07%
Performance
1-Year Return27.18%12.82%
3-Year Return10.82%4.15%
5-Year Return14.75%6.85%
YTD Return4.85%6.75%
Income
Dividend Yield1.24%3.05%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$435B$72B
Holdings3,6398,542
Risk
Beta1.010.85

Top Holdings

VTI Top Holdings

Apple Inc6.4%
Microsoft Corp5.8%
NVIDIA Corp5.5%
Amazon.com Inc3.4%
Meta Platforms Inc2.4%

VXUS Top Holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor2.1%
SAP SE1.2%
Novo Nordisk1.1%
Samsung Electronics1.0%
ASML Holding1.0%

Fund Details

DetailVTIVXUS
IssuerVanguardVanguard
CategoryTotal MarketInternational
BenchmarkCRSP US Total MarketFTSE Global All Cap ex US
Inception Date2001-05-242011-01-26

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VTI or VXUS a better investment?
It depends on your goals. VTI (Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 5-year return of 14.75%. VXUS (Vanguard Total International Stock ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.07% and a 5-year return of 6.85%. Pair them for global exposure. VTI is U.S., VXUS is international.
What is the expense ratio difference between VTI and VXUS?
VTI charges 0.03% while VXUS charges 0.07%. That's a difference of 0.04 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $4 per year.
Which has better returns, VTI or VXUS?
Over the past year, VTI delivered higher returns (27.18% vs 12.82%). Over 5 years, VTI leads with 14.75% annualized.
Can I hold both VTI and VXUS?
Yes, many investors hold both. VTI tracks the CRSP US Total Market while VXUS tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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