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Vanguard Total World Stock ETF

VT tracks a market-cap-weighted index of global stocks covering 98% of the domestic and emerging market capitalization.

The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of global stocks covering 98% of the domestic and emerging market capitalization.

Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares is upgraded to a buy due to solid earnings growth estimates, reasonable valuation, and bullish seasonal trends. The fund's forward P/E ratio is 17.6x, with EPS estimates at all-time highs, supported by a soft US dollar and higher global equity risk premiums. VT offers strong diversification with a mix of large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks, and a PEG ratio of 1.6, making it attractive long term.

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Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF holds nearly 10,000 stocks across all global markets. Despite its promise of diversification, VT is heavily weighted towards US stocks, with negligible weights in other regions. US stocks make up 62% of the total global stock market capitalization and VT is weighted appropriately.

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Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) is a diversified, passively managed fund that replicates the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap Index. The fund has a low expense ratio of 0.07% and holds nearly 10,000 stocks across its portfolio. VT offers cost-effective, diversified exposure to the global equity universe and is a suitable investment for investors seeking global diversification.

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The global growth outlook for 2024 is positive, which is bullish for global equities, but rising interest rates and a strong dollar are key macro risks. The valuation gap between US and ex-US stocks is widening, making ex-US stocks more attractive for long-term investors. VT ETF has strong momentum but may face a retreat due to technical overbought conditions and bearish seasonality.

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Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares offers massive diversification with over 9,000 holdings, including developed and emerging markets. VT has a 5-year compound annual growth rate of 10.10%, underperforming both its global ETF peers as well as the S&P 500 Index. Due to VT's high diversification, it has low weight on top-performing holdings, which will lead the fund to underperformance looking forward.

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World stocks that hold US shares are up 1.6% year to date while foreign equities ex-US are down 1.5% in 2024. The Japanese stock market was a strong competitor vis-à-vis US shares last year too.

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Vanguard's VT ETF, often promoted as a "set and forget" investment, has historically underperformed the U.S. Total Stock Market over long periods of time due to its heavy international stock allocation. VT offers global diversification, but tax implications and the cyclical nature of international and U.S. stock performance should be considered when deciding on an investment strategy. US based companies can have substantial international exposure, so it's essential to assess where they conduct global business when evaluating portfolio choices.

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VT Bears argue US stocks already have inherent exposure to international markets. VT Bears argue US stocks have historically outperformed and will continue to do so. VT Bulls argue international exposure is important for diversification through a cyclical US Stock Market.

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Vanguard's Total World Stock Index Fund offers simplicity and convenience by serving as an investor's entire equity portfolio. VT holds over 9,000 unique stocks, providing broad exposure to various sectors and geographies. The fund's top holdings are predominantly American companies, but it also includes foreign companies with strong growth potential.

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The "relentless rule of humble arithmetic" states that the return of the stock market must equal the return of all investors, making it difficult to consistently outperform the market. The Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF offers exposure to the entire world stock market, holding 9573 stocks with a low expense ratio of 0.07%. While it is not impossible to outperform the market, it is very difficult and requires a lot of research.

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I predict a recession due to high-interest rates and suggest three ETFs to own in this scenario: SGOV, VCIT, and VT. SGOV is a low-risk treasury bond ETF with a high yield, VCIT holds intermediate-term corporate bonds with a high yield and potential for capital appreciation, and VT tracks the global stock market. These ETFs can be beneficial whether used individually or together, depending on an investor's risk tolerance and investment duration.

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Anchored Volume Weighted Average Price (AVWAP) indicates that buyers may be regaining control of the S&P 500 trend. The Total World Stock chart also shows constructive AVWAP price characteristics, suggesting a possible trend shift from down to up.

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