9 Best International Index Funds to Invest In

3. Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (NASDAQ:VEUSX)

5-Year Total Return: 13.58%

Expense Ratio: 0.08%

Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (NASDAQ:VEUSX) is one of the best international index funds tailored to offer low-cost exposure to companies listed in major European Stock Exchanges. The index fund deploys an indexing investment approach to unlock value in the European index market.

The index fund mostly invests in the Financial Services sector, accounting for 21.48% of the total portfolio, followed by Industrials at 18.12% and Healthcare at 13.59%. The fund offers exposure to SAP SE, Nestle SA, and ASML Holding. With a low expense ratio of 0.08%, the index fund has generated an average return of 13.58% over the past five years.