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Investors Compare IXUS and NZAC ETFs for Global Diversification
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This article compares two ETFs, iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) and State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NZAC), highlighting their differences in portfolio composition, cost, and investment focus. While IXUS offers broad international exposure with a lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield, NZAC provides a climate-focused strategy with a strong tilt towards US technology and has shown higher returns over five years despite a higher expense ratio. The comparison helps investors choose between broad international diversification and a climate-aligned investment strategy.