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It's getting harder to find value in the U.S. International diversification could be the key in getting better deals.

After President Donald Trump's November 2024 election victory, the Financial Times had reported $140 billion new investment into US equity funds in just the first month.

Retirees looking to diversify into international stocks can find a low-cost solution aboard the ship of Vanguard.

VWO ETF, with its low expense ratio and high dividend yield, serves as a benchmark for analyzing emerging markets. Emerging markets' performance is complex, influenced by factors like the DXY index, Trump's tariffs, and Powell's monetary decisions. The Dollar Index continues its strong upward trend, driven by Trump's fiscal policy and the Fed's monetary strategy.

Including emerging markets in your portfolio is sensible due to their lower correlation with the US stock market, enhancing risk-adjusted returns. VWO is a solid choice for EM exposure, offering low expense ratios, high liquidity, and broad diversification across sectors and countries. Despite historically lower returns, EM's unique correlation patterns can improve portfolio performance, especially during market downturns and specific periods of outperformance.

Emerging markets represent a compelling investment opportunity because they invest in rapidly developing economies poised for substantial growth. These markets offer a unique blend of high-growth potential and increased risks.

The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF invests in stocks of companies in emerging markets like China, Brazil, Taiwan, and South Africa. I see Chinese equity exposure as too risky at this juncture given trade implications from an aggressive tariff policy under a Trump administration. While I see merit to being a bull on the Indian economy, the valuation of that country's equities is too rich for my taste.

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

The election victory has fueled a strong rally in US equities, but Trump's comeback is seen as a new risk factor elsewhere as Washington prepares to pivot to new edition of an “America First” policy. The latest surge in US shares has widened the lead for SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) year to date.

I am upgrading my rating on VWO from hold to buy due to improved fundamentals and technicals, despite questions about China's stimulus impact. VWO has shown strong performance, returning 20.7% since late last year, with a robust B+ ETF Grade and a high dividend yield of 2.55%. The ETF is well-diversified across sectors and has a favorable valuation with a price-to-earnings ratio under 14 and a PEG ratio barely above 1.