VEA: Solution To A Falling Dollar, Record Alpha And Compelling Valuation

  • The US dollar's decline has boosted international stocks, with Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF outperforming the S&P 500 by 23 percentage points in 77 trading days. VEA's valuation is attractive, with a low earnings multiple of 13.5x and a high yield over 3%, compared to the S&P 500. The ETF's diversified portfolio, leaning towards value stocks, has shown resilience, amid market volatility, supported by strong financial and tech sector performance.