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Q: My international holdings (ex, US) comprise 15 % of my portfolio, which comprises 70% VE, and 30% VEE. Do you think that VIU would be a better option than VE at the same percentage? Thanks in advance as always.

Asked by bernie on March 28, 2025

5i Research Answer:

With Europe's stock recovery, VE's five-year return is now about 1.2 percentage points higher...

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