Vanguard ETFs show strong returns as investors weigh emerging‑market and global fund options

Vanguard’s FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) and State Street’s SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF (SPGM) differ in scope and cost. VWO targets developing economies with a 0.06% expense ratio and a 2.40% dividend yield, while SPGM offers a broad global equity exposure at 0.09% expense ratio and a 1.80% yield.

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), launched in 2010, has generated a 14.7% annualized return, turning a $10,000 initial investment into roughly $88,000 over 16 years, largely due to low fees (0.03%).

In Australia, the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) focuses on the S&P/ASX 300, charging 0.07% and delivering about 2% annual return over the past year and 55% over ten years. By contrast, the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) provides global diversification, a 0.18% fee, and has returned about 10% in the past year and 181% over ten years.

Avantis International Equity ETF (AVDE) is highlighted for its value‑tilted, profitable international portfolio, trading at a discount to its benchmark and earning a Buy rating with an anticipated mid‑single‑digit return over the next few months.