2 ETFs That Are Surging While U.S. Stocks Are Slumping
It's been a rough start to 2025 for U.S. stocks. All three major U.S. indexes are down, with the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) faring the worst, 13.4% off its highs from December. Many big-name stocks have followed the same path, too.Ups and downs are a natural part of investing. However, there are moves investors can make to soften the blow or take advantage of opportunities. If you're looking to hedge against uncertainty surrounding U.S. stocks, try two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that let you invest in a wide variety of international stocks: the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: VXUS) and the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ: VYMI). Here's why you should consider these two international ETFs.Continue reading
It's been a rough start to 2025 for U.S. stocks. All three major U.S. indexes are down, with the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) faring the worst, 13.4% off its highs from December. Many big-name stocks have followed the same path, too.
Ups and downs are a natural part of investing. However, there are moves investors can make to soften the blow or take advantage of opportunities. If you're looking to hedge against uncertainty surrounding U.S. stocks, try two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that let you invest in a wide variety of international stocks: the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: VXUS) and the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ: VYMI). Here's why you should consider these two international ETFs.
