Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small Capital Index Fund Price & Performance (VSS)

Vanguard's FTSE Global All-Cap ex-Canada Index ETF is gaining attention for its comprehensive exposure to over 10,000 stocks worldwide. With a low expense ratio of 0.22% and a Gold Medalist Rating, it exemplifies cost-efficiency. Its slight trailing return of 13.1% over three years underscores its competitive performance.12

Geopolitical tensions and inflationary concerns have driven increased investments in gold ETFs, such as iShares Physical Gold. This trend highlights gold's role as a safe haven and hedge against inflation, particularly as central banks bolster their reserves amidst ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.34

The Vanguard Utilities ETF has emerged as the top-performing Vanguard ETF, boasting a 20.29% gain over the past year. Its strong performance reflects its focus on the utilities sector, which has shown resilience amid market volatility. This ETF also benefits from a competitive expense ratio of 0.09%.56