Rare $3.7B ETF Outflow Puts Spotlight on Vanguard International ETF’s Performance
VXUS•Last week saw a rare $3.7 billion net ETF withdrawal, including broad-based funds like Vanguard Total International Stock ETF. With 8,738 holdings and a 0.05% fee, the fund outperformed over 5- and 10-year periods but trailed emerging-market rivals’ 1- and 3-year returns of 35.7% and 22.6%.
1. Rare ETF Outflow
Last week saw a rare net withdrawal of $3.7 billion from exchange-traded funds, marking the first weekly outflow in over a year and highlighting shifting investor sentiment on broad-based equity products.
2. Vanguard International ETF Profile
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF holds 8,738 global equities across developed and emerging markets with a low 0.05% expense ratio, positioning it as one of the most cost-effective options for diversified international exposure.
3. Comparative Performance Versus Emerging Markets
While the fund delivered stronger annualized gains over five- and ten-year horizons, emerging-market ETFs outpaced it with 35.7% and 22.6% annualized returns over one and three years, underscoring trade-offs between stability and higher growth potential.
