##  [# VXUS Tops $100B as ETF Investors Embrace International Stocks](/sections/news/vxus-tops-100b-etf-investors-embrace-international-stocks) 

 

# VXUS Tops $100B as ETF Investors Embrace International Stocks

 

 

\- VXUS reached $100 billion in assets under management as of July 25.  
\- The international stock index ETF has attracted $9.9B in inflows this year.



 

 

 

 

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[By Sumit Roy ](/authors/sumit-roy)

 Jul 29, 2025

 Edited by: David Tony

 

 

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The [**Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF (VXUS)**](/vxus) crossed a major milestone on Friday, reaching $100 billion in assets under management.

It’s now the fourth-largest international equity ETF in the U.S., trailing only the [**Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)**](/vea), the [**iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA)**](/iefa) and the [**iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG)**](/iemg).

## VXUS Takes a Broad View

Among that group, VXUS is by far the broadest. It tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, which covers large-, mid- and small-cap stocks from both developed and emerging markets. As of today, the fund holds 8,561 stocks, with emerging markets making up just over a quarter of the portfolio.

Top holdings include [Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM)](/stock/tsm), which represents about 2.5% of assets, followed by [Tencent Holdings (TCEHY)](https://www.etf.com/stock/TCEHY) at 1.1%, [ASML Holding (ASML)](/stock/ASML) and [SAP SE (SAP)](/stock/SAP) each around 0.9%, and [Alibaba Group Holding (BABA)](/stock/baba) at 0.7%.

VXUS has attracted $9.9 billion in inflows this year, the seventh-highest among all U.S.-listed ETFs. That momentum reflects renewed investor interest as international stocks outperform. Year to date, VXUS is up 19.3%, more than double the S&amp;P 500’s 9.3% return.

 
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## Factors Driving International Resurgence

Several factors have driven the resurgence. Concerns about the U.S. trade war and tariffs have shifted attention abroad, while a weaker U.S. dollar has boosted returns for international equities. The [U.S. Dollar Index](https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/index/DXY/) has declined 9% this year, giving a lift to dollar-based investors in unhedged foreign stocks.

The currency impact is evident when comparing VXUS to hedged strategies. Funds like the [**Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF)**](/dbef) and the [**iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (HEFA)**](/hefa) are up 11.4% this year—solid returns but well below the gains seen in unhedged vehicles like VXUS.

After a long stretch of underperformance, international stocks look relatively cheap compared to their U.S. counterparts.

For investors seeking low-cost, diversified exposure to equity markets outside the U.S., VXUS remains one of the most comprehensive options available. It charges an expense ratio of just 0.05%.



 

 

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