- As of Nov 4, 2026, ETFIQ places 626 stock ETFs in international segments, with a median fee of 0.50%, and 132 more own global stocks including the US.
In plain words
An international ETF owns companies outside the US. Developed-markets funds cover places such as Europe and Japan, emerging markets funds cover developing economies, and a global fund includes the US.
ETFIQ counts 626 international funds at a median fee of 0.50%, and 132 global funds. Among single places, Europe has 70 funds, China 25, Japan 20 and India 18. Foreign funds add currency swings, and many close hours before the US market, so ETFIQ flags that timing when it measures premiums.
Questions
- What is the difference between international and global?
International leaves out the US. Global includes it.
- Do I pay US tax on foreign dividends?
Foreign tax can be withheld. This is not tax advice.
- Why can a foreign fund trade away from value?
Its holdings may have closed before the US market.