Better International ETF: VXUS vs. VSS

The article compares two Vanguard international ETFs: VXUS (Total International Stock ETF) and VSS (FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF). Both offer low fees and broad international exposure, but VSS focuses on small-cap stocks and has delivered higher annualized returns (9.79% since 2009) compared to VXUS (6.73% since 2011), though with greater volatility. The choice between them depends on individual risk tolerance.