Looking Beyond the S&P 500? These 2 International ETFs Offer Very Different Opportunities

The article compares two international ETFs: State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW), which targets established economies with ultra-low fees (0.03%) and higher yields (3.1%), and iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG), which focuses on developing nations with heavy technology exposure (42%) but higher fees (0.09%). While IEMG offers greater growth potential through semiconductor leaders, SPDW is recommended as the better long-term buy due to lower costs, higher income, and more balanced risk exposure.