Best Of
Best ETFs for Foreign Stocks in 2026
Broad funds for investing outside the United States, ranked by assets.
Data updated August 2026 · 50 ETFs
Who this page is for
Best for
- U.S. investors seeking stock-market diversification outside their home market
- Long-term portfolios adding developed- or emerging-market exposure
- Investors comparing broad ex-U.S., regional, value, and small-cap approaches
Not a fit for
- Investors who want only U.S.-listed companies or no foreign-currency exposure
- Anyone assuming every international fund covers the same countries and market caps
- Short-term traders who have not reviewed liquidity and bid-ask spreads
Analysis
A foreign-stock ETF can diversify a U.S.-heavy portfolio with companies whose economies, currencies, and market cycles differ from those at home. But international funds are not interchangeable. Some cover developed markets, some focus on emerging markets, and others target one region, factor, or size segment. Country definitions can also differ between index providers. Compare the benchmark, country and sector weights, currency policy, withholding-tax treatment, fees, and trading costs. A broad ex-U.S. core fund usually serves a different portfolio role from a country or thematic satellite.
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Top picks
The 3 largest international stock ETFs in this guide.
Yield distribution
Expense ratio distribution
Income projection
Estimated income if the current average distribution rate of 2.77% held for a full year with share prices unchanged. Distribution rate is not total return—a fund can pay a large distribution while its share price falls—so treat these as an upper-bound illustration, not a forecast.
| Investment | Annual income | Monthly income | Weekly income |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $277 | $23 | $5 |
| $25,000 | $693 | $58 | $13 |
| $50,000 | $1,386 | $116 | $27 |
| $100,000 | $2,772 | $231 | $53 |
Issuer breakdown
Distribution of ETFs by fund issuer. Larger issuers often offer lower expense ratios and higher liquidity.
How this list is built
"Best" here means the selection rule below, applied to our own data — not an opinion poll and not a prediction:
- Universe: every security in our database matching this category — 213 qualified as of August 2026.
- Exclusions: liquidated, delisted and renamed funds drop out automatically; a renamed fund's successor appears in its place.
- Ordering: assets under management, largest first.
- Cap: the top 50 are shown; 163 further matching funds are not listed here. Use the screener for the complete set.
- Independence: no placement on this page is paid, sponsored, or influenced by a fund issuer.
All 50 ETFs
| Ticker | Name | Issuer | Yield | Expense ratio | AUM | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Vanguard | 2.05% | 0.05% | $235.0B | Quarterly |
| VXUS | Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Vanguard | 1.76% | 0.05% | $161.4B | Quarterly |
| VWO | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | Vanguard | 0.47% | 0.06% | $124.9B | Quarterly |
| VT | Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Vanguard | 1.39% | 0.07% | $80.9B | Quarterly |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | iShares | 1.13% | 0.59% | $26.5B | Annual |
| AVEM | Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Avantis | 1.13% | 0.33% | $25.8B | Semi-Annual |
| FNDF | Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF | Schwab | 1.06% | 0.25% | $25.2B | Semi-Annual |
| EMXC | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | iShares | 1.21% | 0.25% | $23.8B | Semi-Annual |
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | iShares | 1.02% | 0.50% | $22.4B | Semi-Annual |
| DFIV | Dimensional International Value ETF | Dimensional | 2.54% | 0.27% | $21.7B | Quarterly |
| VYMI | Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | Vanguard | 4.81% | 0.07% | $21.1B | Quarterly |
| AVDV | Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | Avantis | 2.50% | 0.36% | $18.9B | Semi-Annual |
| AVDE | Avantis International Equity ETF | Avantis | 2.47% | 0.23% | $18.2B | Semi-Annual |
| DFAI | Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | Dimensional | 4.36% | 0.18% | $18.1B | Quarterly |
| BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | JPMorgan | 4.47% | 0.19% | $18.0B | Annual |
| SPEM | State Street SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | State Street | 2.02% | 0.07% | $17.4B | Semi-Annual |
| EFG | iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF | iShares | 1.55% | 0.36% | $17.0B | Semi-Annual |
| DFIC | Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF | Dimensional | 2.30% | 0.23% | $15.3B | Quarterly |
| EMB | iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF | iShares | 5.22% | 0.39% | $14.7B | Monthly |
| IQLT | iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF | iShares | 2.88% | 0.30% | $14.0B | Semi-Annual |
| SCZ | iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | iShares | 2.69% | 0.40% | $13.5B | Semi-Annual |
| SCHE | Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Schwab | 0.24% | 0.11% | $12.6B | Semi-Annual |
| DFAX | Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | Dimensional | 4.04% | 0.28% | $12.4B | Quarterly |
| ESGD | iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF | iShares | 3.02% | 0.20% | $12.2B | Semi-Annual |
| ACWX | iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF | iShares | 2.19% | 0.34% | $11.7B | Semi-Annual |
| VSS | Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares | Vanguard | 2.15% | 0.08% | $11.7B | Quarterly |
| IAGG | iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | iShares | 4.53% | 0.07% | $11.4B | — |
| JIRE | JPMorgan International Research Enhanced Equity ETF | JPMorgan | 2.61% | 0.24% | $11.4B | Annual |
| FENI | Fidelity Enhanced International ETF | Fidelity Investments | 3.54% | 0.28% | $11.3B | Quarterly |
| EWT | iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | iShares | 2.63% | 0.59% | $11.1B | Annual |
| IGF | iShares Global Infrastructure ETF | iShares | 2.83% | 0.41% | $11.0B | Semi-Annual |
| FNDE | Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Schwab | 0.91% | 0.39% | $9.9B | Semi-Annual |
| EZU | iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF | iShares | 3.42% | 0.51% | $9.8B | Semi-Annual |
| BBEU | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF | JPMorgan | 2.83% | 0.09% | $9.4B | Quarterly |
| IOO | iShares Global 100 ETF | iShares | 0.99% | 0.41% | $9.3B | Semi-Annual |
| DFEM | Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF | Dimensional | 2.35% | 0.39% | $9.3B | Quarterly |
| DBEF | Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF | DWS | 2.22% | 0.36% | $9.3B | Semi-Annual |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | iShares | 1.95% | 0.59% | $9.2B | Semi-Annual |
| VIGI | Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares | Vanguard | 2.15% | 0.15% | $9.1B | Quarterly |
| IEUR | iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | iShares | 3.94% | 0.11% | $9.1B | Semi-Annual |
| IDV | iShares International Select Dividend ETF | iShares | 9.86% | 0.51% | $8.5B | Quarterly |
| QYLD | Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF | Global X | 11.70% | 0.61% | $8.2B | Monthly |
| CORO | iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF | iShares | 1.60% | 0.55% | $8.2B | Semi-Annual |
| HEFA | iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF | iShares | 2.89% | 0.35% | $7.7B | Semi-Annual |
| DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | WisdomTree | 1.27% | 0.48% | $7.1B | Semi-Annual |
| BBAX | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Developed Asia Pacific ex-Japan ETF | JPMorgan | 3.34% | 0.19% | $6.7B | Quarterly |
| INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | iShares | — | 0.65% | $6.6B | — |
| CGXU | Capital Group International Focus Equity ETF | Capital Group | 2.34% | 0.54% | $6.6B | Semi-Annual |
| BBIN | JPMorgan BetaBuilders International Equity ETF | JPMorgan | 4.82% | 0.07% | $6.6B | Quarterly |
| DIHP | Dimensional International High Profitability ETF | Dimensional | 3.23% | 0.29% | $6.6B | Quarterly |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best ETFs for foreign stocks?
This page lists the top 50 ETFs in this category ranked by key metrics. The list includes funds from issuers like Vanguard, iShares and more.
How often is this list updated?
The data on this page is refreshed regularly using the latest available distribution rates, expense ratios, and AUM figures. Last updated August 2026.
What is the average yield of these ETFs?
The average distribution yield across the 50 ETFs on this list is 2.77%. Individual yields range from 0.24% to 11.70%.
What is an ETF for foreign stocks?
It is an exchange-traded fund that holds companies based outside the United States. Depending on its mandate, it may cover developed markets, emerging markets, one country, or a particular style or sector.
Do international ETFs include emerging markets?
Some do and some do not. All-world ex-U.S. funds may include both developed and emerging markets, while EAFE-style funds generally exclude emerging markets. Confirm the benchmark and country list.
Does a foreign-stock ETF remove currency risk?
Not usually. An unhedged fund's U.S.-dollar return reflects both its stocks and exchange-rate changes. Currency-hedged funds seek to reduce that effect but add cost and can lag when the dollar weakens.
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