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EEM has delivered a higher 1-year return but comes with a significantly higher expense ratio than SPGM EEM's portfolio is heavily tilted toward technology and emerging Asia, while SPGM spreads exposure more broadly across global developed and emerging markets SPGM has shown milder drawdowns and lower volatility, which may appeal to risk-averse investors

VXUS charges a lower expense ratio and yields more than SPGM SPGM shows a greater tilt toward technology giants and has outperformed VXUS over five years VXUS holds more stocks and has a higher level of assets under management

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IXUS charges a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a higher dividend yield than SPGM SPGM has outperformed IXUS over five years, but IXUS delivered a stronger 1-year total return as of early 2026 IXUS tilts toward financials and basic materials, while SPGM leans more into technology These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

Explore how these two global ETFs stack up in diversification, ESG focus, and sector exposure-key factors for portfolio strategy.