IXUS ETF

iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF, with a low expense ratio of 0.07%, holds 4,500 international stocks and benefits from receding global inflation and rate cuts by major central banks. Despite underperforming due to low tech exposure, IXUS is poised for growth with a favorable macroeconomic environment and a weakening U.S. dollar. The global composite PMI and consensus earnings growth for IXUS stocks are improving, indicating a stronger economic outlook and higher earnings in 2025 and 2026.

The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF tracks large, mid, and small capitalization companies outside the United States. IXUS has underperformed the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF both in 2024 and over the past three years. This has resulted in IXUS offering a significantly higher earnings and dividend yield compared to the VTI.

The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 are the primary benchmarks for large-cap and small-cap stocks. A broad international ETF should include companies from developed and emerging markets.

iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF offers diversification with global equities outside the US. IXUS tracks the MSCI ACWI ex USA IMI index, providing exposure to large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap non-US equities. The ETF has a highly diversified portfolio with over 4,000 stocks, but caution is advised due to potential risks in the current global economic backdrop.