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I wonder what the merits are of the new Vanguard all world index versus VTI+VEU. The all world index could be good if commissions are an issue. Extra commissions from buying both VTI and VEU or the (presently) cheaper expense ratio of VTI+VEU.

Another thing is that allegedly the new Vanguard ETF won't have any small cap so it may be necessary to buy more shares of small cap ETFs to balance the all large and mid cap all world ETF. No global small cap yet so that leaves DGS, GWX, VBR/VB and some others until then. Although one could argue that this will add to commissions, I would normally have some small cap funds regardless of whether I chose the all world or VTI+VEU.

I already have VTI+VEU so I must see whether it makes sense to stop adding to those and switch to buying the all world.

iShares' Latest: Innovation Worth the Cost?

Vanguard is going to release an "all world index" ETF. Expense ratio at .25. Looks good if you don't have enough money to make commissions almost irrelevant. If you buy in $1,000 lots then it could be a good option.

iShares' Latest: Innovation Worth the Cost?

Vanguard is coming out with an "all world index" with a .25 expense ratio. Looks pretty good unless you have enough money so that the commisions do not matter and expense ratios almost exclusively carry the day.

Emerging vs. Developed Market ETFs: Can't We All Just Get Along?

It can be useful to add some VWO to accompany VEU to make the emerging market segment of the portfolio larger.