This Global ETF Is Beating the S&P 500 in 2026 -- but There's 1 ETF That I Like Better

Two international ETFs have outperformed the S&P 500 in the past year. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF delivered 30.3% returns with a 3.42% dividend yield, while the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF returned 28.7%. However, the author recommends the iShares fund for long-term investors due to its broader diversification across 4,340 stocks, despite its lower dividend yield of 2.83%.