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The author chose Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF for ex-US stocks. A better index fund is the Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund, which is also found in exchange traded fund format with the symbol VXUS. It's very similar to the fund he mentioned above, but has broader exposure to mid and small caps. For example, the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF invests in 2,291 stocks. The Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund invests in 5,422 stocks. It's got a lot more mid and small caps, and makes a better index fund.
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A better index fund is the Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund, which is also found in exchange traded fund format with the symbol VXUS.
It's very similar to the fund he mentioned above, but has broader exposure to mid and small caps.
For example, the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF invests in 2,291 stocks.
The Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund invests in 5,422 stocks. It's got a lot more mid and small caps, and makes a better index fund.