# VXUS vs. VTI

## Vanguard STAR Funds Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

**VXUS**  
$87.21  
Today’s Change (Aug 8, 2026)  
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## Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

**VTI**  
$381.78  
Today’s Change (Aug 8, 2026)  
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## Correlation

[Invest with VXUS](https://app.composer.trade/asset/factsheet?symbol=VXUS&tab=overview)  
[Learn more about VXUS](/content/etf/VXUS/index.html)

[Invest with VTI](https://app.composer.trade/asset/factsheet?symbol=VTI&tab=overview)  
[Learn more about VTI](/content/etf/VTI/index.html)

## Compare with

Top 10 comparisons with VXUS:

| Comparison       | FXUS   | VTI                               | Correlation |
|------------------|--------|-----------------------------------|-------------|
| Switch           | VXUS   | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF   | 1.00        |
| VEU              | VXUS   | Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 1.00        |
| IXUS             | VXUS   | iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF | 1.00        |
| ACWX             | VXUS   | iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF      | 1.00        |
| CWI              | VXUS   | SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF         | 1.00        |
| VSGX             | VXUS   | Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF | 0.99    |
| DFAX             | VXUS   | Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | 0.99    |
| SPDW             | VXUS   | SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF | 0.98 |
| VEA              | VXUS   | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.98     |
| SCHF             | VXUS   | Schwab International Equity ETF   | 0.98        |
| IQDF             | VXUS   | FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund | 0.98 |

## Top 10 shared holdings

The top 10 holdings shared by VXUS and VTI:

There are no shared holdings.

## Performance Measures**

for the time period Jan 28, 2011 to Aug 7, 2026

| Measure                             | VXUS      | VTI       | Diff.  |
|-------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|--------|
| Returns 1M Trailing Return          | 3.0%      | 3.3%      | -0.3%  |
| Returns 3M Trailing Return          | 4.0%      | 6.3%      | -2.3%  |
| Max Drawdown                        | -36.0%    | -35.0%    | -1%    |
| Standard Deviation                  | 17.7%     | 17.5%     | +0.2%  |
| Sharpe Ratio                        | 0.46      | 0.84      | -0.38  |
| Calmar Ratio                        | 0.19      | 0.40      | -0.21  |

## What is VXUS?

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks issued by companies located in developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States.

## What is VTI?

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of the overall stock market.

## Snapshot  **

| Feature                        | VXUS                          | VTI                          |
|--------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Inception date                 | Jan 28, 2011                 | May 24, 2001                |
| Expense ratio                  | 0.07%                        | 0.03%                        |
| Volume (1m avg. daily)        | $112,472,630                 | $607,495,967                 |
| AUM                            | $56,738,130,416            | $306,403,223,628          |
| Associated index               | FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index | CRSP US Total Market Index  |
| Inverse/Leveraged             | No                           | No                           |
| Passive/Active                 | Passive                      | Passive                      |
| Dividend                       | No                           | No                           |

## Trading Strategies Related to VXUS

### The Dave Ramsey

- Category: Tactical asset allocation, regime switching, momentum, mean reversion, volatility hedge, leveraged ETFs, inverse ETFs, bonds, defensive equity  
- OOS Cumulative Return: 126.73%

## Trading Strategies Related to VTI

### The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

- Category: Leveraged ETFs, momentum, trend-following, mean-reversion, volatility trading, tactical allocation, risk-on/risk-off  
- OOS Cumulative Return: 487.52%

## News Related to VXUS

### S&P 500 Faces Global Challenge From International Chip Funds, EM ETFs

[Read](https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/emerging-market-etfs/26/05/52725161/sp-500-global-challenge-from-international-chip-funds-and-em-etfs)

### As Dollar Bets Fade, Hedging Hits 2-Year High — ETFs Emerge As Key Trade

[Read](https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/26/04/51897787/as-dollar-bets-fade-hedging-hits-2-year-high-etfs-emerge-as-key-trade)

### 'Boring' ETF Is Winning Big As Investors Park Billions During Murky Fed Outlook

[Read](https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/12/49288752/boring-etf-is-winning-big-as-investors-park-billions-during-murky-fed-outlook)

### Wall Street Is On Fire—So Why Is This Wall Of Cash Moving Abroad?

[Read](https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/07/46306953/emerging-markets-etfs-inflows-iemg-vwo-2025)