The SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEMKT:SPDW) and the Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:VEA) both provide exposure to developed international equities, excluding the U.S. SPDW tracks the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. BMI Index, while VEA follows the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index. Both funds feature a low expense ratio of 0.03%, but VEA offers a slightly higher dividend yield of 2.7% compared to SPDW’s 2.6%, appealing to income-focused investors.
