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Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares
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How to replicate VEU or equivalent Global ex. US ETF sold in the UK?
Is there any benefit in investing In both Index ETF’s and individual stocks?
Is there any benefit in investing In both Index ETF’s and individual stocks?
Is there any benefit in investing In both Index ETF’s and individual stocks?
How best to reinvest cash from dividends earned in my Traditional and Roth IRA
Looking to expand my Roth IRA and I want to make sure it makes sense to add the ETFs I am considering.
What do you guys all use for your core international fund?
Is there anything wrong with my current investing strategy?
SCHD beating VTI in Monte Carlo Simulation. But HOW Is This Possible?
Which to pick SCHD, VOO, VIG, VTI, VT, VYM, VXUS, VEU?
How Do You Make Your Regular Buying Contributions?
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Depends on how much risk you want to take on. You can't really go wrong with long term holding VOO/VTI, or if you want international exposure, some combo of VOO + VXUS/VEU or just VT
If you want to add an equity ex-US fund - you can always add something like VEU.
Look into Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Shares (VEU).
On that note, why do people recommend VXUS over VEA or VEU?
VT is VOO+VXUS (or more accurarely it's VTI + VXUS). VXUS is VEA+VWO. VEU doesnt have small caps, so it's like VOO and VXUS is like VTI. To be the most diversified in the simplest way, just buy VT.
As other people have mentioned, VOO comes with in built diversification. The two things it does not offer is diversification into non US equities (VEU) and diversification into non stock assets (BND, GLD, etc.). If might make sense to reduce your VOO and get diversified some more. But then again you really don't NEED to
You can select an ETF which doesn't blindly allocate into stocks based on market cap, like Schwab Fundamental Index FNDX. There is a whole family of "FN" covering US small to large cap, and international. You can invest overseas VXUS or VEU. Many things to do. People here will convince you that anything other than VOO is stupid. That's the most narrow minded point of view ever.
Yeah that's the reason I am in Mid Caps IWS, small caps IWM and VEU as part of the 50% equities, if the AI bubble pops won't be hit as hard, but the international run due to dollar drop also has me thinking twice about being heavy international, if AI bubble pops that could be a flush from international as people run to value and bonds, lots of ifs and buts, can't wait to see how it plays out. All I know is whoever is 100% sp100 has some thick skin, and you are definitely not so have some good hedges for various scenarios.
Yup, and if he's scared add bonds. 50/50 if so scared.. 50% sp500 and 50% agg bonds.. to reduce exposure to AI bubble the 50% equities portion can add 5% small caps via IWM, and 5% mid caps via IWS... and then for the USA doom and gloomers who want international exposure... add 5-10% into international index such as VEU, I own it but not as a bet against america only to smooth volatility at the cost of future returns in the past 75 years international has always hovered around 7-8% returns over long periods of times. You participate on the continued bullish run, when it eventually corrects your bonds will protect you and soften the blow, then you can choose based on how severe the correction is to go back in a little heavier such as 70/30 or 80/20. All this is jack boggle approved, except your all cash move.. never do that.
nah do 50/50 if you are so scared.. 50% sp500 and 50% agg bonds.. to reduce exposure to AI bubble the 50% portion can add 5% small caps via IWM, and 5% mid caps via IWS... and then for the USA doom and gloomers who want international exposure... add 5-10% into international index such as VEU. You participate on the continued bullish run, when it eventually corrects your bonds will protect you and soften the blow, then you can choose based on how severe the correction is to go back in a little heavier such as 70/30 or 80/20. All this is jack boggle approved, except your all cash move.. never do that.
I lean toward the S&P 500 because it’s already internationally diversified in a real way. Those 500 companies pull in revenue from every corner of the globe, so owning the index gives you exposure to growth worldwide without the headaches of currency swings or foreign governance risks that come with pure international funds. That said, I do suggest adding a broad international ETF like VEU for extra diversity, but keep it to 10-20% of the portfolio at most. The goal there is simple diversification, not a bet that US dominance will fade anytime soon. In our lifetimes, the odds of that shift seem low. The S&P 500 has a genuine moat. As nations modernize, they don’t just copy American tech; they become customers of it. Think cloud services, software, chips, pharmaceuticals, all dominated by S&P names. Beyond the companies themselves, the US political system and legal framework actively foster innovation and startups in ways most countries still struggle to match. Shareholder rights, capital access, bankruptcy laws that don’t punish failure, all of it feeds a cycle that keeps producing world-leading firms. So yes, there’s some home bias, but it’s more than that. It’s betting on the investing equivalent of the US superpower, a system that’s proven it can reinvent itself and stay ahead for decades.
You have 1.5 million, you are ahead of so many of your peer's there is no need to try and go full ham and be aggressive you can literally sit at 50/50 invested, something that the great John boggle did while he was sick and wanted to protect his nest egg. 50% Equities as simple as SP500, or can get fancy and do 5% Small Caps(IWM) and 5% mid caps (IWS), and 5% international (VEU). 50% AGG bonds, and if you are worried about the debasement trade put 5% in gold, and 5% in BTC, with 40% in AGG bonds or equivalent.
I agree with selling to buy stocks, dumping it into an AI bubble is unwise I'd say. Maybe do IJH/VEU instead?
Assuming you already have a 401k and kids plan set up, my recommendation is to open a brokerage and automate a set amount every week into an ETF like VOO or SPY and into an international ETF like VXUS or VEU. The key is consistency. Ideally you’re adding to it every week, but if not every week, every month. Automate it so it just pulls without you thinking about it. Any earnings you make are subjected to long term or short term capital gains tax. If you’re totally unfamiliar with investing, I recommend you research those terms specifically.
VEU and yes ffs don't be all in on murica
I might be late to the party on this but I just recently noticed that global stocks are up more than US stocks YTD. For some reason I thought US stuff was doing better but probably because the percentage gains I hear were looking back from the dip we took early in the year. Anyways, compare SPY and VEU. Over any time frame of 1+ years we see SPY winning but YTD, VEU is up. I want US business to succeed being that I live here but am thinking that my IRA needs a little more hedging elsewhere perhaps.
40% agg/bnd bonds, 40% sp500, 5% IWM, 5% IWS, 10% International (VEU). Chill and watch what Jack Bogle has proven to be the best allocation for your average investor.
1) go to r/bogleheads and check out "3 fund portfolio" 2) VEU - Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF [Link: VEU](https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/etfs/profile/veu)
Naw, USA is cooked. VEU is where I'd put it. Well maybe 25% in VOO. Same idea though.
FYI VEU is identical at a lower cost.
Vanguard’s VEA is actually “international” which is defined as “non-US”, while IShares ACWI is truly global large-mid cap (at 0.32% ER). Vanguard has their all-cap global etf VT at 0.06%, while State Street has a less popular all-cap global SPGM at 0.09% that’s more concentrated than VT but usually has better returns (price and dividend). I’d love ACWI at a VT expense ratio, but one reason it’s more expensive reportedly is it tracks its index better = attracts traders. Now iShares URTH is global developed, so it will invest in an index with the US, Europe, Japan and other long term capitalists countries, but leave off China, India, and smaller recent capitalistic coin. It does have some stocks that support the emerging mkts but are domiciled in the U.S. ~ less than 1% last I checked. Vanguard’s VEA is all caps developed ex-US with a cheap er but their VEU is all world ex-US large-middle cap with still some small-cap stocks. Another possibility if wanting to leave off China, India, etc.. but keeping South Korea is Schwab’s SCHF at just a tad more er for a large to mid-cap etf. There’s VXUS or IXUS with more small caps, but personally having only 100 mostly U.S. stocks in QQQ vs 3,400 to 4,400 in IXUS or VXUS kind of seems unbalanced to me (but YMMV). Also Fidelity offers an all-cap version of QQQ with the symbol ONEC.
For an adult, taxable brokerage account, would you do VEU instead to remove the potential volatility of small cap? Or am I overthinking that? For mine, I'm still struggling with the right ratio of what. I have an additional bond fund in mine for stability. Otherwise, mine is a much more confusing mess of random funds that I got each time I "liked" something until I realized I have no method and I'm going to lose big. So I'm trying to simplify mine also, still not sure other than the basic classic idea of S&P, international,
IMO that's a good portfolio for an 18 year account. 529s have a lot of moderate and conservative risk portfolios but I think just put everything in equities until high school or so, then pull back to a more predictable allocation. I personally don't believe value is all that useful but small cap value might still have some edge? Not much reason to get rid of AVUV. BRKB is fine. VXUS=VEU
I'm newer to investing. For my kids, I set up accounts that are: 50% VOO 10% BRK B 25% VXUS 15% AVUV 1. Am I really overcomplicating and better to just do VT? I like the addition of AVUV that gives me the small cap VALUE 2. If I keep this format, why is Berkshire so bad? Yes it's a single stock but operates almost like an accumulating ETF without the management fees. Not as my main stock but something to give additional broad market access. 3. Again, if I keep this format, any reason to want VEU instead of VXUS? 4. What else am I missing? I just keep having this sinking feeling that I'm screwing up their future 😞😞
I feared this as a bull case because everything had to align well for it to happen, recession avoided, inflation avoided, so bonds and stocks scream higher while the rates fall, economy survives and doesn't go into recession. I feared this so I prepared for it by allocating to stocks and minimal bonds. 60% sp500 20% agg Bonds 10% VEU international funds 5% IWM - Small caps 5% IWS - Mid Caps My allocation helps me participate in a bull run, have some safety on down days with bonds, but I will never beat a 100% SP500 and I am OK with that, I participate during bull runs, when things go south my bonds hedge me a bit, so it's nice seeing that when things crash my portfolio holds up well, and when things are booming I participate.
The U.S. government has revoked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) special export authorization, known as Validated End User (VEU) status, for its Nanjing facility in China. This change, effective December 31, 2025, means TSMC will need to apply for individual export licenses for each shipment of U.S.-made chipmaking tools to that site. Even if Nvidia/TSMC has export licenses or “permission” from the U.S. government, the Chinese authorities still control which domestic companies can actually import and deploy the H20 AI chips.
I'd suggest EUSA/VEU if you're unsure. We are in a large AI hype bubble.
Vanguard’s 10-year forecast is pretty cautious: low single-digit returns in U.S. equities, with slightly better mid-single-digit expectations internationally. Their case hinges on cheaper valuations, higher dividends, and the potential for a weaker dollar benefiting non-U.S. markets. BlackRock, on the other hand, still sees near-term strength in the U.S. thanks to AI leadership and stronger earnings, but their longer-term tilt is also toward ex-U.S. developed and emerging markets. They highlight mega-trends like AI, demographics, and climate as key drivers. What I find interesting is how both firms essentially agree: U.S. looks good short-term, global looks better long-term. It’s the same theme I’ve seen come up in a lot of places, even some Banyan Hill reviews touch on similar points about diversification and chasing yield outside the U.S. Curious how others here are positioning: * Are you gradually shifting into international ETFs like VEU or EM funds? * Or staying overweight U.S. because of the AI/tech momentum story? Always appreciate hearing how different investors are balancing the growth vs. value/dividend trade-off heading into the next decade.
So apparently US is pulling TSMC's privileges "US PULLS TSMC’S WAIVER FOR CHINA SHIPMENTS OF CHIP SUPPLIES The US has revoked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s authorization to freely ship essential gear to its main Chinese chipmaking base, potentially curtailing its production capabilities. The action, which ends TSMC's validated end user status for its Nanjing site, mirrors steps the US took to revoke VEU designations for China facilities owned by Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. The revocation will require suppliers to the chipmakers' China facilities to proactively seek US licenses for shipments of goods that are covered by US export controls, including advanced manufacturing gear and spare parts."
You could gradually reduce S&P 500 exposure and allocate it into broad international indices like VEU or ACWX. Keep a smaller U.S. allocation if you want growth, but avoid concentrated tech exposure.
For total international (non-US), it’s VXUS or VEU for Vanguard. VXUS has more small caps as a % though VEU has a slight performance advantage most years. The iShares IXUS is between the 2. Some separate international further out into 3 developed to 1 emerging (so VEA, IDEV or SCHF to VWO, IEMG, or SCHE).
For total international (non-US), it’s VXUS or VEU. VXUS has more small caps as a % though VEU has a slight performance advantage most years. The iShares IXUS is between the 2. Some separate international further out into developed> emerging (so VEA, IDEV or SCHF>VWO, IEMG, or SCHE).
Diversify. Holding the SP500 is not a diverse portfolio, it is mostly directional bet on 7 tech companies at the moment. Consider foreign market ETFs, like VGK (Europe) VEU (World minus US). This gives you some currency hedge as well. If all of your investments are tied to the dollar you don't have a diverse portfolio. A dollar decline of 25-30 percent is not off the table, and is the stated goal of the administration. So, in real terms when compared to other markets the gains may not be impressive.
Have not missed anything. People focus on 8 months of outperformance of VXUS. How about 15 years of VTI outperformance and lately since beginning of April is VTI outperformance again. 25 percent of my equity portfolio is VEU and VXUS and I regret it every day as US tech stocks go to the moon. I am a million dollars poorer as a result
VXUS is a non-U.S. index so completely different stocks. Fidelity released a study where 70% U.S. and 30% non-US was optimal from 1950 to 2022 but only to reduce volatility (all US returned slightly better). Market cap would be US (VOO or VTI) 63% and non-US (VXUS or VEU) 37%. Vanguard generally recommends 20% to 40% in non-US (VXUS or VEU).
My moves tomorrow are probably to sell my puts regardless of what happens. Also bought a bunch of VEU shares for the long term.
Thank you so so much for the thoughtful feedback, I will add those two books to my list of books to read about investing! I'll probably keep 5% in gold just because it seems like it's been on the rise the past few years. I'll probably do 70% US stocks (VTI) and 25% International (VEU) and keep it simple.
Makes sense, even in TII it seemed more as a hedge against a stock downturn, but on the timeline I'm looking at that wouldn't make sense. Also on VEU vs VEA - I've looked at the holdings and I reckon VEA is what I wanted from VEU, thank you for pointing it out to me!
The idea was to stick with the Ben Graham ideal of no less than 25% in bonds, but honestly I'll have to evaluate if that actually makes sense for me. I'll also look into VEA vs VEU, thank you for this :)
I'll have to look into VXUS vs VEU and I can definitely see the bias now it's pointed out. I'll also have to really look into my personal risk profile before I review my split again. All good information, thank you!
VXUS includes small caps and is generally considered a successor to VEU. Either of those will already include the stuff in VAS, so just be aware you're adding neighbor country bias. 30% bonds is on the high side. It's not necessarily wrong, but I'd look at your risk profile and make sure it makes sense.
You should have no bonds when you're young. I think VEA makes more sense as a core position than VEU.
Hey guys!! I'm a young kiwi investor looking for some advice for index investing, which will be done through ETFs on a long-term DCA plan. My main focus as of right now is my academics (hence why I'm index investing instead of spending the time on DD for stocks) so I'm looking for some advice critique on my current auto-invest selection. I'm also looking at a super long-term horizon (30+ years) for all this, which I'm well aware could mean holding through massive dives in the dollar value of my portfolio. Currently my contributions are: 30% VTI 30% VEU 15% BND 15% BNDX 10% VAS If you can't tell I'm a big fan of Vanguard (although very much open to other ETF providers) and I like to balance my US and International exposure. My broker also does free currency exchange so that is not an issue. Any contribution is appreciated :)
VXUS and VEU are both fantastic for international diversification. I prefer VEU since I don't want international small cap, but they're essentially the same
Long-term having US and non US stocks is less volatile, and as some pointed out, many of these big companies are multinational to various extents. Small stocks are more representative of local conditions, but being small very few will actually move the needle. Vanguard’s VEU (with less non-U.S. small stocks/more non-U.S large stocks) slightly outperforms VXUS most years. US and developed small cap stocks tend to profit during an early bull market while some of the more brainy fund families have been trying to figure out why emerging mkt small caps just sit there? Looking at some of these etfs trying to squeeze performance from EM small cap, I’m just not seeing hardly any difference from VSS. So maybe low expense VSS when non-US tank, build a position vs VEU (or the similar iShares IXUS which I have), .. and then sell at the start of the next non-US bull mkt?
VEA and VEU are solid choices with low fees and good growth/total returns vs international equity peers. IDMO is a large cap momentum fund that splits evenly between value, blend, and growth that’s also worth a look. IQLT is a quality factor fund that leans growth.
Chill, facts first. You’re quoting SPY’s raw price, but context matters: the outperformance gap still stands. - SPY is up ~7% YTD (price), sure — but international stocks (ex-U.S.) are up ~15–20% YTD depending on the index. - IEFA (MSCI EAFE ETF): +10.2% YTD - VEU (Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US): +12.7% YTD - Emerging markets (VWO): +11% YTD Now factor in the USD’s ~10% drop — international assets are worth even more in real purchasing power terms vs. USD-denominated gains. That means U.S. stock gains are being eroded globally. Also: if you’re counting total return, SPY’s 7% becomes ~8.5% with dividends. But international ETFs pay similar or higher dividends, so the gap still widens when including those. Lol… YTD SPY vs international and still crying about its dismal performance. So uninformed
Covid officially ended in 2022. But it can take years for the economy to go back to pre covid norms. Since 2010 VEU (international etf) is up 48% VOO is up 458% Yup. I’m pretty satisfied with avoiding international stocks. This isn’t the 60’s or 80’s. International will continue to underperform the US for a very long time. Besides the big US companies make about half of their revenue outside the US. So I’m already getting international exposure. The rest of the world is decades behind the US in technology. As long as the US continues to dominate tech the US market will continue to outperform. Decades? Yes decades. It would take decades for an EU company to match Amazon, Apple, Google or Microsoft.
BWX and GLD if you have cash sitting around. VEU for intl equities or VYMI if you want divvies. Otherwise, US equities should outpace USD devaluation and inflation. Until it doesn't.
Buy some ETFs: SMH, VEU, PPA, BAR, VFMO, XLE. These themes hold both quality small and big companies. OR you could see the ETF holdings and invest in single stocks, although I don't like that method as much.
It doesn’t make a difference the returns on your currency for the same ETFs would be the same. What you can do it put a portion in somthing like the VEU ETF with is more Europe focuses
IDMO is developed markets only. VXUS has both developed and emerging. Emerging may come with a risk premium compared to developed only. VXUS is broad coverage, IDMO uses momentum factor to help guide the holdings. Momentum can be a factor, but it may not be as strong as some others. >I’m basically looking for an international fund to complement my VOO. Does IDMO fit the bill? Or is that still not diversified enough? VXUS is more like VOO if only looking at IDMO vs VXUS. VEU may be even closer, as it also leaves out smaller companies like VOO does. IDMO is similar to SPMO, not VOO.
Just out of curiosity, why VEU? Nothing wrong with it, certainly has a place in a portfolio, but this is very different from VOO. VOO tracks the S&P 500 so it is composed entirely of large cap US companies. VEU holds literally everything else. They complement each other well but are not substitutes for one another. Someone already said it but I would use SPLG as your substitute for VOO if you’re looking for a similar find with a cheaper share price. It also has a lower expense ratio so it’s cheaper in that sense as well. A simple, but diversified portfolio would be 80% to SPLG and 20% to VEU. Being in Australia, you will have to ignore any advice recommending mutual funds as you will not be able to invest in US-registered mutual funds. You can tell it’s a mutual if the ticker has 5 letters and ends with an X.
VOO and QQQM will work at your young age. Don’t forget other priorities like saving for your house. > .. increasing international exposure Probably look at VEU as your US choices are large cap.
VEU is completely different from the s&p500. The frequency that you buy shares is irrelevant in the grand scheme. If you can't do $550 for voo per month then just buy it every other month, or get a mutual fund which lets you invest dollar amounts instead of buying shares. If you invest every other month, on average you'll have like $150 uninvested and the impact that will have on your growth isn't even a rounding error. It's also probably much less than the average balance in your checking account.
> I'm not investing in the US right now. >return on VEU (ex-US) is more than 16%. If by "investing in" you me actively buying... you were supposed to buy international before the meltdown, not after it's gigapumped. Nows the time to sell high back into the US.
I'm pretty serious, and with very limited exceptions, I'm not investing in the US right now. The YTD return on US stocks is less than 3% while return on VEU (ex-US) is more than 16%. Pretty serious difference, I'd say. I also hear that people work, have incentives, and innovate in other parts of the world as well. They might even have God in other places.
Ok, VEU, that thing that's up over 16% YTD?
True. I actually hold it. Not sure why I used VEU in the example.
I think some people (specially OP) are missing the point here: if you swap an ETF with another one with the same holdings but trading in a different currency, your exposure is still exactly the same. If you don’t want exposure to USD, don’t buy American companies. Go something like VEU or something.
reddit: "The world is experiencing falling stock indexes" VEU, the all-world excluding the US index: \*at all-time highs\*
I didn't go all cash. I went from about 3% cash to 15% cash, and have been diversifying my portfolio to hold more outside of North America. (Moved about 1/4 to VEU so far) Overall, from around the end of January (initial canada/Mexico tariffs) to now, the overall market is -1.4% (VTI), and my overall portfolio is almost identical at -1.5% (VEU is outperforming, but more cash from selling at a low in VTI) I sleep better and will continue to hold more cash than before.
I personally dont hold either. I do have the mutual fund version of VEA in my 401k cause its my only good intl option. I hold some AVDV in my IRAs and VEU to hit the large and midcaps for international. I have the most faith in AVDV personally. These handle the bulk of my ex-US allocation, then I have leverage on SPY to increase my US beta, and then long bonds and managed futures to round out the diversification.
Hey, at least it's up almost 1% YTD so there's that. Of course, it compares to >15% for foreign stocks using VEU as a benchmark. And foreign bonds are up over 9% as well.
Split 30% /30% IWY/ONEY both etfs beat SPY and QQQ over 5 year annualized which for your time horizon is more important and also get exposure outside the US with VEU 5% Bonds have been terrible since Covid, and given all the deficit stuff won’t get better any time soon. Either purchase direct and hold duration or do only short term bills you can always move it later. Wait to interest rates are above 6% before getting exposed to long duration. 10% Allocate some to commodities as an inflation hedge PDBC maybe 5% as we’re about to start a new super cycle Invest in real assets to take advantage of the low prices and cash flow, UTF 5% And hedge against the dollar with Crypto BTC 2.5% and Gold 5% 7.5% cash Your diversification will hedge against downfalls especially in equities and good to counter inflation, high yields and other future trends. The last 15years equities have had QE as a tailwind with low inflation that has changed and we are entering a very different type of market environment. Base your decisions on future risks not past results.
Total market, low cost etf for international markets (excluding US) and/or an etf for emerging markets. Something like VXUS or VEU in the USD. Bonds in other currencies are generally bad, plus bonds overall have poor performance.
Congrats on graduating! That’s an amazing gift from your grandma—and a smart one too. If you’re thinking long-term (20+ years), putting that $5,000 into a low-cost broad-market index fund is one of the best moves you can make. A few great options people often recommend: • Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX or VTI) – gives you exposure to the entire U.S. market • Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) – tracks the top 500 U.S. companies • Fidelity ZERO Total Market Index Fund (FZROX) – no fees, great for beginners • Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB) – another low-fee broad-market choice If you want a bit of diversification, you could consider: • 70% in a U.S. index fund (like VTI or VOO) • 20% in an international index fund (like VXUS or VEU) • 10% in a bond ETF (like BND) or high-yield savings/CD if you want a bit of stability Set it and forget it—with automatic reinvestment—and you’ll be thanking Grandma big time in 20 years. Also: if you’re using a Roth IRA for this (assuming you’re eligible), the long-term tax benefits could be huge. Whatever you choose, the key is starting early and sticking with it—and you’re already doing both. You’re way ahead of the game.
I’d just buy VUG VGT VEU and delete the app for a year
Usually, US-listed international stocks ETFs are non hedged and bonds ETFs are hedged. The most popular ones like VXUS, VEU, VEA, etc. are non hedged.
That is why utilizing basic TA (technical analysis) can help with decision. Right now DCA in VEU, vs VTI, might be less risk.
I would have just gone with VUG, VGT and VEU
I would have just done VUG VGT and VEU
Yeah i would just go VUG VGT VEU VTV and just delete the app for a year
Do you really need to avoid the New York stock exchange? If the underlying assets are foreign companies, then you are effectively invested not in the US. Something like VEU holds only non-US companies, so you'd be able to stay out of the US market by definition.
Nah what you mean is calls on $VEU 
I'm 33M. I have sold most of my US exposure (VOO and such) when Trump got into office. Currently, I only buy ex US (VEU specifically). I am sitting on a lot of cash in a high yield savings account. I am DCAing every week, as i usually do, into VEU. But until Trump is gone, I will not buy a single American stock. When he is gone, I will be buying VT again. But my US exposure will never be as high as it used to be before Trump. The trust is just not there. And yes, I am aware that I am mist likely leaving money on the table by doing this. That is OK with me. I am willing to leave money on the table to make a point. Feeling good about myself is more valuable to me than more gains.
Yes. VEU is a worldwide ETF, there are no stocks. VOO: 100% USA stocks. You can make the distribiton between them according to your feelings towards US Stocks and non US Stocks.
DCA, i played this game in 2022 and missed out on 2 back to back years of massive gains 20+%, I only managed around 10-15% because I was too scared. Instead of just riding the market, now I just keep DCA... 100% equities: 50% sp500 15% small cap index 15% Mid Cap Value index 20% VEU
VXUS and VEU. Because of diversification
at 9.2% any investment will go up 100X in 50 years, but your money won't be worth as much - inflation Investing is simple, buy everything/never sell/retire rich, for example VTI/VEU 50/50 🤠
You can buy vanguard funds on fidelity. VTI tracks all us stocks. VT tracks world stocks (including us and intl). VXUS and VEU track international stocks only. BNDX tracks international Bond markets. You buy any of those tickers on fidelity and it’s like you’re buying all of the stocks within them weighted by their size (but packaged into a single ticker).
If you don’t want to sell, do like so many others, diversify. VEU is holding up nicely and VNQI is breaking out from a solid base. It’s a big world.
Back in January after reading Stephen miran’s paper on the admin’s goal of devaluing the dollar, I realigned a big chunk of my retirement accounts into VXUS and VEU. As of now they’ve outperformed VOO by about 15%. A few weeks ago I put a small amount of money into ETFs long on euro and yen, sort of as an experiment, and that turned out to be a good bet.
moving some of my VOO into VEU
I'm looking at Vanguard's VEU fund. It's an ETF that is basically the whole world minus USA. Top holding is Taiwan Semiconductor.
Keep it simple. GLD is a hedge against currency wars given central bank buying. BNDX invests in non US fixed income which should keep things fairly stable outside of the embedded USD short and foreign yield curve exposure. I'd also recommend moving into non US equity markets because they're reasonably valued and look set to outperform US markets going forward as foreign capital flows into US stocks reverse. VEU is Vanguards monster ex US etf and there are country specific funds as well (EW\*, EP\*) if you're more advanced. At the exotic end you have long/short funds with material global exposure like QLENX and BDMAX which offer a beta neutral actively managed way to get global exposure.
Short Answer: Yes, S&P 500 is a solid place to start—especially if you’re young, but… SPHQ might be even better. ⸻ Longer Answer: Here’s How to Think About It You’re right that the S&P 500 (like SPY, VOO, etc.) is: • 100% U.S. large-cap • Heavily tech-weighted • Proven over the long haul (historically 9–10% annualized return) • More volatile than a world index, but with higher upside historically At 27, you’ve got 30+ years of compounding ahead, so volatility isn’t your enemy—time is your friend. And you’re not wrong that MSCI All World (like VT or VWRL) has more global diversification—but 60% of it is still U.S., and the rest is often less efficient and slower-growing. ⸻ Enter: SPHQ — S&P 500 Quality Factor ETF If you want to hammer one fund long-term, SPHQ is a brilliant twist on the traditional S&P 500 approach. Why? • Focus on high-quality U.S. companies—those with strong balance sheets, high return on equity, consistent earnings, and low leverage. • It filters out the junk and gives you exposure to companies that tend to hold up better in downturns. • Performance has historically beaten the S&P 500 with less volatility. Seriously—check the charts. TL;DR: SPHQ = smart S&P 500, perfect for a long-term “set it and forget it” strategy. ⸻ Suggested Strategy • Invest the bulk now (maybe 80%) into SPHQ. • Keep 20% in cash or short-term bonds if you’re risk-averse, or add a small slice of international (like VXUS or VEU) later if you want to gradually globalize. • DCA (dollar-cost average) only if you’re worried about market timing—but lump-sum investing historically wins the long-term race. • Don’t try to time macro stuff too much. Time in the market > timing the market. ⸻ Final Advice You don’t need a flashy portfolio—you need a durable one. SPHQ is a fund you can hammer into for the next 10–20 years and not feel dumb about it later. It gives you U.S. growth, quality filtering, and simplicity.
Cash and equivalents is a fine position for the next few weeks. A CD ladder over 1 yr? Schwab is recommending quality corporate bonds of 6-7 yrs For equities, an etf like VEU offers broad market coverage EXCEPT US. I picked some up on Friday, noting that it was trading at a premium. ETFs of REITS in non US markets have been strong. Then there’s GLD. Big oil will be fine If the dollar weakens, which seems likely, and world sentiment continues to be anti US, investment in other markets makes sense. Most here are too young to recollect Ross Perot. He was a Texas oilman that ran a third party candidacy. He argued against NAFTA. “Yer gonna hear a BIG sucking sound! That’s all the American manufacturing jobs goin’ across the border!” Most people laughed at him. It’s happening again, but now it’s investment money.