iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF
IXUS InternationalUpdated: Jul 4, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 2330.TW | 4.28% | |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 005930.KS | 2.28% | |
| SK Hynix Inc | 000660.KS | 1.98% | |
| ASML Holding NV | ASML.AS | 1.45% | |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | 0700.HK | 0.78% | |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | HSBA.L | 0.74% | |
| Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new | ROP.SW | 0.68% | |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN.L | 0.65% | |
| Novartis AG Registered Shares | NOVN.SW | 0.64% | |
| Royal Bank of Canada | RY | 0.62% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) is a International ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.07% and $58.4B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, SK Hynix Inc. The ETF currently yields 2.83% in dividends. Year-to-date, IXUS has returned +11.76%. With an expense ratio of just 0.07%, it is one of the cheapest ETFs in its category.
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the combined equity market performance of developed and emerging markets countries, excluding the United States.
FAQ — IXUS
What is the TER of IXUS (iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF)?
IXUS has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07 % per year. That sits below the international category median (0.32 % across 13 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has IXUS delivered?
Performance for IXUS: YTD: +11.76 % · 3-year p.a.: +18.38 % · 5-year p.a.: +8.50 %. Over 5 years, IXUS underperforms the international category median of +8.56 % by -0.06 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of IXUS?
The five largest positions in IXUS are: 2330.TW, 005930.KS, 000660.KS, ASML.AS, 0700.HK. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does IXUS pay dividends?
IXUS has a current dividend yield of 2.83 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for IXUS?
IXUS is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
What Is the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF?
The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) packages the entire equity market outside the United States into a single holding — developed markets such as Japan, the United Kingdom and Switzerland alongside emerging markets like Taiwan, South Korea and China. With $56.2B in assets and an expense ratio of just 0.07%, it is a low-cost building block for diversifying a US-heavy portfolio globally and offsetting the concentration risk of the American market.
Performance in Context
IXUS has returned 12.63% year-to-date, an annualized 19.74% over three years and 8.67% per year over five years. Its dividend yield stands at 2.94%, typically higher than US-only indices. Performance is driven by the recovery in international markets, technology names such as Taiwan Semiconductor (3.93%), ASML (1.32%) and SK Hynix (1.12%), and a heavy weighting in financial services (22.35%). The price trades near its 52-week high of $97.0. Past returns are no guarantee of future results.
Risk Profile
As a broadly diversified ex-US equity fund, IXUS is exposed to swings in global stock markets. For euro-area investors, currency risk is central: the fund is denominated in US dollars and holds securities in yen, pounds, francs and other currencies — unhedged exchange-rate moves can amplify or erode returns.
- Emerging-market risk: political and regulatory uncertainty, especially in Chinese names like Tencent and Alibaba.
- Sector concentration: financial services (22.35%) and technology (17.96%) dominate.
- Geopolitics and differing accounting standards across regions.
Who Is This ETF For?
IXUS suits long-term investors with a horizon of at least ten years who want a globally balanced portfolio and prefer to express their international allocation through a single, low-cost product. It complements a US core holding well and covers developed and emerging markets together.
It is less suitable for investors who want US equities exclusively, think short-term, or cannot tolerate exchange-rate fluctuations. Those wanting to target only developed or only emerging markets should consider more specialized funds. This is not investment advice.
How It Compares to Peers
Within the international equity ETF segment, IXUS competes with several established products:
- Vanguard Total International Stock (VXUS): a near-identical concept — developed plus emerging markets ex-US — and its principal direct rival.
- iShares Core MSCI EAFE (IEFA) and Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets (VEA): cover developed markets only, leaving out emerging markets.
- Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets (VWO) and iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets (IEMG): pure emerging-market building blocks.
With a 0.07% expense ratio, IXUS offers a very low-cost all-in-one solution for the world outside the US.
Where can I buy IXUS?
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