International Stock Performance: International stocks, particularly through the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF and Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF, have outperformed U.S. stocks this year, with gains of 29% and 28% respectively, driven by concerns over U.S. federal debt and tariffs.
Expense Ratios: Both Vanguard ETFs have low expense ratios (0.06% for the FTSE Europe ETF and 0.03% for the FTSE Developed Markets ETF), making them attractive options for investors seeking exposure to international markets compared to the average expense ratios of similar funds.
Market Trends: Despite the recent outperformance of international stocks, historical trends show that they have consistently underperformed U.S. stocks over longer periods, with analysts predicting that U.S. equities will continue to outperform in the coming year.
Investment Recommendations: While the Vanguard ETFs may be considered for small positions, a larger allocation in S&P 500 index funds or individual U.S. stocks is recommended, as they are expected to yield better returns over the next three to five years.
Wall Street analysts forecast VGK stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VGK is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast VGK stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VGK is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
