Most portfolios are heavily tilted toward U.S. stocks, but that’s not always where global growth happens. In this guide, we’ll cut through the noise and help you choose one ETF that gives you true global reach without overcomplicating your portfolio.

Large-cap international ETFs are a simple way to invest in the world’s biggest companies outside the U.S.—without picking individual stocks or tracking foreign markets. Adding international ETFs to your portfolio helps reduce home bias, smooth out volatility, and tap into growth that doesn’t depend on the U.S. economy alone.

International large-cap stocks are the global heavyweights—companies based outside the U.S. with massive market capitalizations and global reach. Including them helps reduce home bias and adds exposure to different economic cycles, currencies, and growth drivers. While U.S. stocks still lead in size, international giants offer diversification.