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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA)
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SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW)
Q: Hi Everyone,
I am very interested in FINALLY purchasing an actively managed Global/International ETF or Mutual Fund. I have had zero such exposure in my portfolio for many years and am also currently sitting with USD in my accounts.
I have been following Mr. Hodson for many years and even though based on my personal metrics/age I still cannot contain my high risk individual stock picking tendencies.
My Investment Advisor has loaded up for decades on 'SGA Global Equity Growth Fund' and some Lazard Freres managed fund but I am not tempted to do so.
I would greatly appreciate some of your favourite recommendations in this space.
Thank you,
Dean
I am very interested in FINALLY purchasing an actively managed Global/International ETF or Mutual Fund. I have had zero such exposure in my portfolio for many years and am also currently sitting with USD in my accounts.
I have been following Mr. Hodson for many years and even though based on my personal metrics/age I still cannot contain my high risk individual stock picking tendencies.
My Investment Advisor has loaded up for decades on 'SGA Global Equity Growth Fund' and some Lazard Freres managed fund but I am not tempted to do so.
I would greatly appreciate some of your favourite recommendations in this space.
Thank you,
Dean
5i Research Answer:
For global/international exposure, we typically recommend a passively managed fund. These offer significantly lower fees while effectively providing international exposure. Some International ETFs which we like are VEA, IEFA, and SPDW. We also like VIU for an non-North American fund, but it does trade in C$.