Beyond Brazil's Turmoil, Emerging Market ETF Opportunity Persists

The investment case for emerging market equity ETFs came into sharp focus this week, as we were reminded that volatility in the region is often part of the ride. Thanks, Brazil, for that lesson.

ETF Trends • Oct 28, 2026

Market Winners Stall As Oil Prices Revive Inflation Fears

Commodities and stocks continue to drive solid gains in global asset allocation strategies in 2026, based on a set of ETFs tracking the major asset classes through Friday's close. The WisdomTree GCC Commodity ETF is up nearly 26% so far in 2026, far ahead of the rest of the pack.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 26, 2026

Better Emerging Markets ETF: Schwab's SCHE vs. Vanguard's VWO

The Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF both maintain low expense ratios of 0.06%. The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF provides significantly broader diversification with nearly 6,000 holdings.

The Motley Fool • Oct 19, 2026

Total Return Forecasts: Major Asset Classes - October 2, 2026

The long-run return forecast for the Global Market Index continued to edge higher in September. Fueled by a decline in financial markets last month, GMI's projected return increased for a fifth straight month.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 2, 2026

VWO: The AI Boom Isn't Enough To Offset China's Weakness

The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF's (VWO) Taiwan exposure benefits from strong AI infrastructure spending and semiconductor demand, led by holdings such as TSMC. China's slowing retail sales, falling property investment and weak household borrowing weigh on VWO's Chinese holdings. India's bank lending is growing and consumer confidence index is still high, but higher oil costs complicate the outlook for its domestic businesses.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 28, 2026

Vanguard International ETF Face-Off: VXUS vs. VWO

The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF provides broad exposure to both developed and emerging markets outside the United States. The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF specifically targets developing economies, resulting in a higher concentration in technology and financial services.

The Motley Fool • Sep 25, 2026

Better Vanguard International ETF: VEA Targeting Developed Markets vs. VWO's Emerging Markets Focus

The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF offers a lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield than the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF. The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF provides exposure to established economies like Canada and Japan, while the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF focuses on developing nations.

The Motley Fool • Sep 22, 2026

Portfolio Fit: VEEM

Emerging markets equities have spent most of 2026 outperforming the average U.S. portfolio, and investors hunting for a smarter way to own the asset class now have a new option to evaluate.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 18, 2026

Double-Digit Returns, Single-Minded Focus: Revisiting Your Emerging Markets ETF

It's been a great time to be an emerging markets equity ETF investor, but it may also be a great time to revisit your EM ETF.

ETF Trends • Sep 9, 2026

International Investing: International Outperformance Vs. S&P 500 Is Healthy, And It's Still Early

International or non-US investing has been quietly putting up robust numbers for shareholders. Today, we are seeing international, gold and even grains of late start to rally, without much give-back in the S&P 500 or Nasdaq.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 4, 2026