Compare VXUS vs. IXUS ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (April 15, 2026 - May 15, 2026) |
VXUS IXUS |
Comparison analysis Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) and iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) belong to the Global Blended Cap industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index with VXUS using the Full replication approach and IXUS applying the Optimized sampling model. Both VXUS and IXUS distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 2.75% and 2.94% respectively. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Financials, Information Technology and Industrials. VXUS’s top underlying securities are TWN SEMICONT MAN (3.46%), SAMSUNG ELECTR (1.35%) and ASML HOLDING (1.27%). IXUS’s top underlying securities are TWN SEMICONT MAN (3.51%), SAMSUNG ELECTR (1.34%) and ASML HOLDING (1.29%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.05%, VXUS is cheaper than IXUS, with 0.07%. VXUS has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$608M vs. +$212M for IXUS. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +2.34bps (VXUS) and +1.28bps (IXUS). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of VXUS and IXUS, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Global ex-US Equities ISIN US9219097683 | IXUS iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Global ex-US Equities ISIN US46432F8344 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $83.03 | $93.32 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
TER | 0.05% | 0.07% | ||
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Provider | ||||
Investment strategy | The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, a float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance of companies located in developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States. The Index includes approximately 5,800 stocks of companies located in over 45 countries. As of October 31, 2016, the largest markets covered in the Index were Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, and Germany (which made up approximately 18%, 13%, 7%, 6%, and 6%, respectively, of the Index’s market capitalization). The Fund invests all, or substantially all, of its assets in the common stocks included in its target index. | The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large-, mid- and small-capitalization non-U.S. equities. | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | +0.65% To view, create a free account | +0.63% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +1.12% | +1.14% | ||
1 year | +29.54% | +29.42% | ||
3 years | +63.05% | +63.10% | ||
5 years | +50.61% | +50.05% | ||
Month to date | +0.19% | +0.24% | ||
Quarter to date | +8.38% | +8.42% | ||
Year to date | +10.28% | +10.23% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 8846 | 4133 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | TWN SEMICONT MAN SAMSUNG ELECTR ASML HOLDING TENCENT HOLDINGS SK HYNIX NOVARTIS ASTRAZENECA HSBC HOLDINGS ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD CH1499059983 SHELL PLC NESTLE SA ROYAL BK CANADA TOYOTA COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA To view, create a free account | TWN SEMICONT MAN SAMSUNG ELECTR ASML HOLDING TENCENT HOLDINGS ASTRAZENECA SK HYNIX NOVARTIS HSBC HOLDINGS CH1499059983 SHELL PLC ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD NESTLE SA ROYAL BK CANADA COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA TOYOTA To view, create a free account | ||
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Tracking difference (1Y) | ||||
1Y cumulative return difference | Best +205.77bps Worst -76.04bps | Best +226.97bps Worst -36.85bps | ||
Daily return difference | Avg +0.24bps Worst -207.59bps | Avg +0.32bps Worst -207.68bps | ||
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Frequently asked questions about VXUS and IXUS
How did VXUS and IXUS perform in 2026?
As of yesterday, VXUS has delivered a year-to-date performance of 10.28%, while IXUS has returned 10.23%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: VXUS or IXUS?
As of yesterday, VXUS has recorded +€12.01B in net flows YTD, compared to -€689M for IXUS since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: VXUS or IXUS?
As of yesterday, VXUS reported a 1-year volatility of 14.09%, whereas IXUS registered volatility 14.35% over the same period.
How do VXUS and IXUS differ in sector exposure?
As of yesterday, VXUS is primarily exposed to sectors such as Financials, weight 20.69%, Information Technology, weight 14.64% and Industrials, weight 13.83%. The top sectors in IXUS feature Financials, weight 21.44%, Information Technology, weight 14.89% and Industrials, weight 14.13%.
How do VXUS and IXUS differ in geographic exposure?
As of yesterday, VXUS has its largest country exposures in Japan, weight 14.80%, United Kingdom, weight 8.35% and Canada, weight 8.01%. The top countries in IXUS feature Japan, weight 14.88%, United Kingdom, weight 8.60% and Canada, weight 8.49%.
How do VXUS and IXUS differ in terms of holdings?
As of yesterday, VXUS include TWN SEMICONT MAN, weight 3.46%, SAMSUNG ELECTR, weight 1.35% and ASML HOLDING, weight 1.27%. The top positions in IXUS feature TWN SEMICONT MAN, weight 3.51%, SAMSUNG ELECTR, weight 1.34% and ASML HOLDING, weight 1.29%.
Is VXUS or IXUS more diversified?
As of yesterday, VXUS holds 8846 securities, with 14.15% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. IXUS, by comparison, includes 4133 holdings and has 14.41% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: VXUS or IXUS?
As of yesterday, VXUS has a trailing 12-month yield of 2.75%, while IXUS offers 2.94%.
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