VXUS or VOO: fund comparison
These are different funds: VXUS — stocks outside the US (FTSE Global All Cap ex US); VOO — S&P 500. 12 months: VXUS +10.8%; VOO +8.9%. VOO has the lower fee (0.03% a year). The choice depends on which part of the market you want to own.
| Metric | VXUS | VOO |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | Vanguard | Vanguard |
| Index | stocks outside the US (FTSE Global All Cap ex US) | S&P 500 |
| Expense ratio | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Price, $ | 80.80 | 673.97 |
| Year to date | +7.2% | +7.8% ● |
| 12 months | +10.8% ● | +8.9% |
| From 52-week high | −8.8% | −6.2% ● |
| vs 200-day average | −3.2% | +0.5% ● |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% ● | 1.07% |
● — whose figure is higher, not which is better. Data as of Nov 5, 2026.
Ratings and a detailed chart for each are in the terminal.
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Which to choose: VXUS or VOO?
These are different funds: VXUS — stocks outside the US (FTSE Global All Cap ex US); VOO — S&P 500. 12 months: VXUS +10.8%; VOO +8.9%. VOO has the lower fee (0.03% a year). The choice depends on which part of the market you want to own.
What is an expense ratio?
The percentage of assets the fund deducts per year. 0.03% is 30 cents a year per $1,000.
How do I buy an ETF?
Through a broker with US market access, like a regular stock, by ticker.