IWLD: the quietly better version of VOO

u/Ok_Macaroon6934 · Reddit — r/investing · January 09, 2026 at 22:42 · 💬 4 comments  | View on Reddit ↗
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Author argues IWLD is a better default ETF than VOO due to higher returns, dividends, diversification, ESG screening and lower US currency exposure.

IWLD.AX — LONG The author argues IWLD is a superior alternative to VOO because it has delivered higher 5-year returns and dividends, is more diversified internationally and ESG-screened, and has lower US currency exposure. Despite higher fees, the author believes the cumulative return advantage and diversification make IWLD the better default holding for investors with access to international markets.

On almost every metric, and in aggregate, it is a better fund.

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IWLD outperforms VOO on returns, diversification, and currency exposure.
The author argues IWLD is a superior alternative to VOO because it has delivered higher 5-year returns and dividends, is more diversified internationally and ESG-screened, and has lower US currency exposure. Despite higher fees, the author believes the cumulative return advantage and diversification make IWLD the better default holding for investors with access to international markets.
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