{
  "id": 16308881,
  "title": "Looking Beyond the S&P 500? These 2 International ETFs Offer Very Different Opportunities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/looking-beyond-the-s-p-500-these-2-international-etfs-offer-very",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-24T09:30:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/10/24/looking-beyond-the-s-and-p-500-these-2-international-etfs-offer-very-different-opportunities/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When considering international diversification, investors often face a choice between established developed markets and higher-growth emerging economies. State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW) and iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) are two options that offer unique opportunities. SPDW targets major economies such as Japan, the United Kingdom, and Canada, with a lower expense ratio of 0.03%. It boasts a higher dividend yield of 3.1% and focuses on financial services, industrials, and technology sectors. Its top holdings include Samsung Electronics, ASML Holding, and SK Hynix. On the other hand, IEMG provides exposure to developing nations like China, India, and Brazil, with a higher expense ratio of 0.09%. This ETF has a significant technology focus at 42%, followed by financial services at 21% and consumer cyclicals at 8%. Key holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix. While both funds offer international diversification, State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF appears to be the better choice for long-term investors due to its lower costs, higher dividend yield, and exposure to established international economies. However, IEMG may provide greater upside potential, given its substantial technology exposure. Investors seeking a more balanced combination of income, cost efficiency, and long-term growth potential may find State Street's ETF more suitable.",
  "summary": "One fund targets developed markets with ultra-low fees and higher yields, while the other emphasizes emerging-market growth with heavy tech exposure.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Looking Beyond the S&P 500? These 2 International ETFs Offer Very Different Opportunities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/looking-beyond-the-s-p-500-these-2-international-etfs-offer-very-16316610",
        "published": "2026-10-24T09:50:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}