VXUS vs IEFA: Which International ETF Wins?

VXUS returned 11.5% in 2026 versus 7.9% for IEFA, outperforming on one-, three-, five-, and ten-year trailing bases. VXUS holds 8,700 stocks across developed and emerging markets, while IEFA holds 2,600 developed-market stocks. The choice depends on whether investors want emerging markets exposure.