Global diversification can help investors access developed markets beyond the US — but choosing the right ETF to deliver that exposure can also affect coverage, costs and after-tax outcomes.

The US remains a major part of many long-term portfolios. But for investors looking to diversify globally, investing beyond US equities is only the first decision. The ETF used to access international markets matters too. 

Here’s how Syfe’s move to the Xtrackers MSCI World ex USA UCITS ETF (EXUS) illustrates why both exposure and implementation matter. 

Table of contents

1. Why investors naturally gravitate towards the US
2. What investing beyond the US can add
3. Choosing the market is only the first…