5 Best Index Funds Popular Among Reddit Investors

3. Vanguard Total Intl Stock Idx Fund (NYSEARCA:VXUS)

Net Assets: $353.94 billion

The Vanguard Total Intl Stock Idx Fund (NYSEARCA:VXUS) is an ETF that tracks the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index. The index tracks the performance of publicly listed companies located in developing and developed markets outside the U.S. The ETF has a modest annual expense ratio of 0.07% and comprises more than 7,800 small, medium, and large-cap stocks spread across 46 countries. Redditors think that a large portfolio in terms of the number of holdings diversifies the risk significantly for any investor.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) is the biggest holding of the index fund, representing 1.5% of the overall portfolio. Furthermore, the top 10 holdings of the ETF include some notable brands like ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) and Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM). The Vanguard Total Intl Stock Idx Fund (NYSEARCA:VXUS) also provides exposure to high-risk and high-reward offerings in emerging markets.