Foreign equities have long been a portfolio staple among investors, as this corner of the market has the potential to deliver uncorrelated returns and key diversification benefits. But for those willing to stomach a higher level of risk, adding exposure to smaller capitalization firms from around the world is a compelling strategy, since these companies typically have greater growth potentials than their large-cap counterparts. Below we outline three ex- U.S. small cap ETFs that have been battling for investor attention: the FTSE All-World ex-US Small Cap Index ETF , MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF , and the Emerging Market SmallCap Fund [Download How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. Meet the Competitors Together, these three funds have amassed more than $4.8 billion in assets under management, making them by the far the most popular funds offering exposure to small caps outside the U.S. Vanguard’s VSS casts a significantly wider net over the [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Where Are Emerging Market ETFs Focused? How Diversified Is Your Global Ex-U.S. ETF? Dividend ETFs: Going Beyond The United States 5 Gold Metal ETFs For The 2012 Olympics Emerging Markets ETF Cheat Sheet: Yields, Returns, Fees & More
Foreign equities have long been a portfolio staple among investors, as this corner of the market has the potential to deliver uncorrelated returns and key diversification benefits. But for those willing to stomach a higher level of risk, adding exposure to smaller capitalization firms from around the world is a compelling strategy, since these companies typically have greater growth potentials than their large-cap counterparts. Below we outline three ex- U.S. small cap ETFs that have been battling for investor attention: the FTSE All-World ex-US Small Cap Index ETF , MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF , and the Emerging Market SmallCap Fund [Download How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. Meet the Competitors Together, these three funds have amassed more than $4.8 billion in assets under management, making them by the far the most popular funds offering exposure to small caps outside the U.S. Vanguard’s VSS casts a significantly wider net over the [...]
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