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04 Jul 2026, 14:15 UTC · 1h ago

Vanguard VT vs State Street SPDW Global ETF Showdown. Which World-Spanning Fund Is the Better Buy?

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The Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) has outperformed the State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW) over 3-, 5-, and 10-year time frames. — Stronger historical performance for a US-inclusive global fund suggests that US equity dominance continues to be a primary driver of global returns.
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The State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW) offers a significantly higher dividend yield of 3.00% compared to 1.60% for the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT). — Higher yields in non-US developed markets may attract income-focused investors seeking diversification away from growth-heavy US tech.
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VT's portfolio is heavily tilted toward technology at 31.1%, with top holdings including Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. — High concentration in US mega-cap tech increases the fund's sensitivity to AI and semiconductor sector volatility.
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