The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) buys virtually every investable stock outside of the U.S. The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) invests only in developed-market stocks outside the U.S. and Canada. While that's been a performance differentiator, I'd rather have the more comprehensive ETF in my portfolio.
VXUS Has Delivered Better Returns Than IEFA Over the Past 5 Years. Should It Be in Your Portfolio?
Source: The Motley Fool