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The best Vanguard ETFs to buy now

The Vanguard funds included here all feature rock-bottom fees, large asset bases and long trading histories.

Data is as of December 24.

ETF	Expense Ratio	Assets Under Management	Inception Date
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)	0.03%	$823.7 billion	September 7, 2010
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)	0.03%	$567.4 billion	May 24, 2001
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM)	0.06%	$68.8 billion	November 10, 2006
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)	0.09%	$112.0 billion	January 26, 2004
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)	0.05%	$113.8 billion	January 26, 2011

 

Businesses beyond America's borders have a lot to offer, too. That's become particularly clear so far in 2025, with Asian and European stocks outperforming U.S. big tech and blue chip stocks.

The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) gets you that overseas exposure. VXUS is an "ex-U.S." offering designed to exclude companies in the United States and to ensure holdings don't overlap with any domestic stock ETFs.

A massive portfolio of more than 8,600 stocks includes plenty of familiar names, such as Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), China-based Tencent Holdings (TCEHY), Germany-based SAP (SAP) and Netherlands-based ASML Holding (ASML).

Big international businesses such as these often provide just as much upside as U.S. names. Broadening your exposure via these overseas stocks can help smooth out volatility for you and your portfolio.

VXUS is one of the best Vanguard ETFs to buy because it accomplishes those worthy objectives.