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It also notes EEM\u2019s stronger 1-year performance but deeper 5-year drawdown and a heavier technology/emerging-markets tilt.","topics":["ETF comparison","international stocks ex-U.S.","expense ratio","dividend yield","performance and drawdown","sector concentration","emerging markets exposure","technology tilt","holdings count","geopolitical risk (as stated by author)"]},"source":"Nasdaq Markets","source_domain":"fool.com","summary":"Key PointsEEM has a higher expense ratio and lower dividend yield than VXUS.","tickers":["VXUS","EEM"],"title":"Vanguard (VXUS) vs. iShares (EEM): Which ETF Is Better For Investing in Stocks Outside the U.S.?","url":"https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/04/21/vanguard-vxus-vs-ishares-eem-which-etf-is-better-for-investing-in-stocks-outside-the-u-s/"}... |