"The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: VOO) has performed well over the past 12 months at +29%, but Q1 2026 has been a struggle: at the time of this writing, it is -3.54%, year-to-date."
"International ETFs may be a consideration for some investors to gain some exposure for the sake of market diversification."
"Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF tracks the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index, which covers stocks from the Eurozone and Scandinavia, and has a Morningstar gold medalist rating."
"VXUS is an international equities ETF that boasts an 8,560 stock name portfolio, returning approximately 39% in 2025, although it too has retraced somewhat in March."
In 2025, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) gained 29%, but faced a decline of 3.54% in Q1 2026. International stocks have thrived due to a weaker US dollar and reduced exposure to the volatile tech sector. Investors may consider international ETFs for diversification, including Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF (VXUS) and Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK). VGK has seen significant inflows but lost gains in March. Both VXUS and VGK hold Morningstar gold medalist ratings, indicating strong investment potential.
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