Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
Provides exposure to the entire global stock market: US, developed international, and emerging markets.
Why This Week?
VT is the ultimate 'own the world' ETF. With a single ticker, you buy over 9,000 companies across the globe according to their market capitalization. It eliminates the need to guess which country or sector will outperform. For the absolute purest passive investor, VT is the only equity ETF you will ever need to hold.
Key Metrics
Top Holdings
5 holdings shown. Weights are approximate.
Pros & Cons
Strengths
- Maximum diversification with nearly 10,000 stocks worldwide.
- Incredibly simple: one fund constitutes a complete global equity portfolio.
- Very low expense ratio for global exposure (0.07%).
Risks & Weaknesses
- You cannot tilt your portfolio to over/underweight specific countries.
- Underperformed the S&P 500 significantly over the last decade due to international drag.
- May hold thousands of illiquid micro-cap stocks internationally.
Alternatives Comparison
| ETF | Name | TER |
|---|---|---|
| VTThis Week | Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.07% |
| VTI + VXUS | US Total Market + International Total Market | ~0.05% |
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
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