IXUS vs. NZAC: Broad International Exposure or Climate-Focused Investing -- Which ETF Is the Better Buy?
This article compares the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) and the State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NZAC). IXUS offers ultra-low-cost (0.07% expense ratio) diversification across developed and emerging markets outside the U.S., with a portfolio of 4,335 stocks and a higher dividend yield. NZAC applies a climate-aligned ESG screen, includes U.S. equities, and is heavily concentrated in technology (36.6%), with top holdings like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. NZAC has outperformed IXUS over five years due to U.S. tech growth, but carries higher concentration risk. The article advises that IXUS suits income-focused investors seeking broad international exposure, while NZAC appeals to those comfortable with tech concentration and climate considerations.
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