Both the SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW 0.11%) and the Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA 0.08%) aim to give investors wide exposure to developed international equities, excluding the U.S. While SPDW tracks the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. BMI Index, VEA follows the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index. Here’s how they compare on cost, performance, and portfolio makeup.Snapshot (cost & size)MetricSPDWVEAIssuerSPDRVanguardExpense ratio0.03%0.03%1-yr return (as of Oct. 28, 2025)21.4%21.2%Dividend ...