This Global ETF Offers Protection Against Domestic Market Declines

For the last 15 years, the U.S. stock market has significantly outperformed global markets, with the S&P 500 rising 441% and the Nasdaq-100 over 1,000% since 2011. In contrast, the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF, which tracks non-U.S. stocks, has only increased by 62%, yielding about 156% on a total return basis. This disparity highlights the lagging performance of international equities compared to major U.S. indexes. Overall, U.S. equity markets have demonstrated robust growth relative to their global counterparts.

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