VEA

📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in developed market countries, excluding the United States.

✨ Key Features

• Provides broad exposure to developed market stocks outside the U.S.
• Diversified across multiple countries and sectors
• Low-cost index fund with an expense ratio of 0.00%
• Suitable for long-term investors seeking international equity exposure

⚠️ Primary Risks

• Market risk: The value of the ETF's holdings can decline due to general market and economic conditions.
• Currency risk: Returns may be impacted by fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies.
• Emerging markets risk: Investments in less developed markets may be subject to greater volatility and liquidity risks.
• Concentration risk: The ETF's performance is heavily dependent on the economic conditions of developed international markets.

👤 Best For

The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF is best suited for long-term investors seeking broad exposure to developed international equity markets as part of a diversified portfolio. It may be appropriate for investors with a moderate to high risk tolerance who are looking to gain exposure to non-U.S. stocks.