There are now a variety of small cap international exchange traded funds (ETFs). Small cap international exposure can be an important part of investors’ asset allocations. Theoretically, investors who stay the course and invest for the long run can benefit by investing in this asset class that has low correlations to common indexes and high expected returns. The three ETFs this post focuses on are the WisdomTree International Small Cap Dividend Fund (DLS), SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF (GWX), and the iShares MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Fund (SCZ).
WisdomTree International Small Cap Dividend Fund (DLS)
DLS tracks the WisdomTree International Small …

John Bogle is the founder of Vanguard, a leading client-owned investment management company. In this video, Bogle explains disadvantages of ETFs in comparison to traditional index funds.
Edit: This video has been removed from Wall Street Journal online. Bogle generally advises against excessive trading and the subsequent high commission fees that could result. He also cautions against exotic ETFs.
Smart Money also has a Q&A Bogle interview about ETFs.
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