IXUS vs VXUS: ETF Comparison
Key metrics
| Metric | IXUS | VXUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $93.39 | $83.33 |
| Expense ratio | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| AUM | $57.57B | $163.20B |
| Holdings | 4,580 | 8,602 |
| Inception | Oct 18, 2012 | Jan 26, 2011 |
| Dividend yield | 3.00% | 2.38% |
| 1-year total return | +13.42% | +13.15% |
| 3-year total return | +79.49% | +78.22% |
| 5-year total return | +48.80% | +48.99% |
Holdings overlap
Reported holdings overlap by 31.86%. Reported weights sum to 100.11% for IXUS and 100.10% for VXUS.
Performance
Total return (%)
Date
IXUSVXUS
Total return from Oct 8, 2021 to Oct 27, 2026, rebased to the first date.
Top 10 holdings
IXUS top holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING | 4.37% |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD | 1.83% |
| ASML HOLDING | 1.51% |
| SK HYNIX | 1.29% |
| ROCHE PS PAR AG | 0.82% |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 0.76% |
| SHELL | 0.75% |
| TENCENT HOLDINGS | 0.73% |
| NOVARTIS AG | 0.68% |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | 0.68% |
VXUS top holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 4.27% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 2.03% |
| SK hynix Inc | 1.67% |
| VXUS SLCMT1142 | 1.66% |
| ASML Holding NV | 1.55% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | 0.76% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | 0.76% |
| Roche Holding AG | 0.66% |
| Shell PLC | 0.62% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 0.62% |
Sector weights
| Sector | IXUS | VXUS |
|---|---|---|
| Financials | 23.31% | – |
| Financial Services | – | 22.24% |
| Technology | – | 20.85% |
| Information Technology | 19.21% | – |
| Industrials | 14.54% | 14.33% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 8.01% | – |
| Materials | 7.35% | – |
| Basic Materials | – | 7.27% |
| Health Care | 7.24% | – |
| Consumer Cyclical | – | 7.07% |
| Healthcare | – | 6.60% |
| Consumer Staples | 5.38% | – |
Which is better for...
- Lower fees. VXUS costs less, at 0.05% versus 0.07% for IXUS.
- Income. IXUS yields more, at 3.00% versus 2.38% for VXUS.
- The past year. IXUS returned more, at +13.42% versus +13.15% for VXUS.
- The past five years. VXUS returned more, at +48.99% versus +48.80% for IXUS.
These lines restate the figures above. They are not a recommendation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the expense ratio of IXUS vs VXUS?
IXUS's expense ratio is 0.07%. VXUS's expense ratio is 0.05%.
How large are IXUS and VXUS?
IXUS manages $57.57B. VXUS manages $163.20B.
How did IXUS and VXUS perform over the past year?
The 1-year total return is +13.42% for IXUS and +13.15% for VXUS.
Which has the higher dividend yield, IXUS or VXUS?
IXUS's dividend yield is 3.00%. VXUS's dividend yield is 2.38%.
Is this comparison investment advice?
No. This page reports published figures for IXUS and VXUS. It is not a recommendation.