NESTLE S.A S/ADR

In trading on Monday, shares of Nestle S A (Symbol: NSRGY) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $115.90, changing hands as high as $117.59 per share. Nestle S A shares are currently trading up about 3% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of NSRGY shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, NSRGY's low point in its 52 week range is $102.775 per share, with $133.86 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $117.07.
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Bullish Two Hundred Day Moving Average Cross - NSRGY

In trading on Thursday, shares of Nestle S A (Symbol: NSRGY) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $97.98, changing hands as low as $97.75 per share. Nestle S A shares are currently trading down about 0.3% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of NSRGY shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, NSRGY's low point in its 52 week range is $80.11 per share, with $109.31 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $98.09.
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Nestle (NSRGY) Shares Cross Below 200 DMA

In this podcast, Motley Fool contributors Tyler Crowe, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:
Kimberly-Clark's deal to acquire Kenvue.
Portfolio shake-ups in consumer brands.
Jerome Powell's comments on AI bubbles.
What AI businesses are thriving versus spinning their wheels.
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Tyler Crowe: Big brands are making moves, but are they the right ones? This is Motley Fool Money. Welcome to Motley Fool Money. I'm Tyler Crowe, and today I'm joined by longtime Fool contributors Lou Whiteman and Rachel Warren. Now, it's November 5th, but I think it's Groundhog Day for me because I think today's show is going to sound a lot like the last time that I spoke with both of you on this Wednesday show. We're going to talk about whether M&A activity in consumer goods is a sign of strength or desperation. But first, we're going to get into the bubble talk again because that's what seems to be on everybody's mind. Last week, at a Federal Reserve policy meeting, Chairman Jerome Powell was asked about the frothiness of the AI market and trying to give him a chance to talk about the comparisons to the dot-com bubble. He said this, and I'm going to quote it specifically. He says, "This is different in the sense that these companies, the companies that are so highly valued, actually have earnings and stuff like that". Now, I'm not going to get into Powell's future as a CNBC talking head after that quote, but it does sort of echo a lot of statements we've heard from prominent tech folks, Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman, have more or less said, Yeah, but it's worth it. We've seen some abrupt market reactions during earnings this past week, like Meta's 17% slide since earnings after mentioning ambitious capital plans. I'm going to pose the question to both of you and Lou. I'm going to ask you to go first. Has your opinion on AI market frothiness basically since the last time we did this show?
Lou Whiteman: I mean, with all respect to the chairman, they do have earnings and stuff, and we love stuff, so it's good they have stuff. Yes, I do think that makes this different than 1999, when a lot of the companies they didn't have stuff. They had swag that they gave out, but not earnings and stuff. But at the end of the day, all of these earnings, all of this cash is being reinvested into AI, so at least it's something to watch. It's great to have earnings, but if you're blowing it all on something that doesn't work out, you still end up in a pretty tough place. The question is, are they blowing it on something that doesn't work out? I don't think anyone knows. AI is a real thing. I think that there is value there, but is there value that can generate, I don't know, a trillion dollars worth of revenue or whatever they're putting into the investment? Is there the value that can eventually recoup all of this investment? I don't think any of us really know how this all plays out for them in terms of how this investment will impact their bottom line. Yes, it's different this time, but that doesn't mean that things can't go wrong.
Rachel Warren: This was interesting. Powell very explicitly pushed back on the direct comparison to the dot-com bubble, and he also really emphasized that AI investments are, as he put it, fueling a genuine engine of US growth. This concept of hundreds of billions of dollars, eventually trillions, being poured into data centers, semiconductors, there's real economic activity there. I think that's fair. I think there's some other points to underscore, as well. A lot of the frothiness that we are seeing in the markets it is being led by very profitable, established companies. Think the NVIDIAs, Microsoft, Alphabet. They are generating substantial AI-related revenue. if you go back to the dot-com bubble days, many companies were pre-profit. They had no revenue. They were valued based on these eyeball metrics or website traffic rather than cash flow. That's very different than a lot of the companies we're talking about today that are driving these movements in the market. I do think it's very, very different than the landscape that companies were operating in two plus decades ago. One thing as an example, AI infrastructure, GPUs, data centers are being deployed and utilized immediately, intensively, because there's genuine immediate demand there. This isn't the days of overinvestment in infrastructure, think back to the dot-com bubble, fiber optic cables that went unused for years. It's just a completely different paradigm. I will say valuations are high. I do think there is a speculative element to what we're seeing. But I think the speculation is more about the magnitude and speed of the anticipated returns on these investments, not so much whether or not the business models exist themselves. I think there's a lot of really intriguing businesses at play in the AI space right now.
Tyler Crowe: When you were saying they don't have stuff like the 1990s, all I can think of is like an old Simpsons episode where basically certificates of stock were being used as toilet paper in an episode, and that's all I can seem to think of when I think of the nineties dot-com boom. Not to put blue on fold that with stuff, though. It was stuff. It just wasn't what they were hoping. Lou, I'm sorry. I'm going to put you on full blast here because you might have a little bit more experience of investing around that time than perhaps Rachel and I did. Comparing to that time, what do you say to this being a bubble?
Lou Whiteman: A couple of things to think of, for one, no matter how you want to write the history of the late '90s, the bottom line was that not all companies were created equal and that some did fine and some didn't the real lesson is whether we're in a bubble, whether or not it can all be justified is that there is almost no way that this works out storybook ending for everyone involved. There's almost no way that everyone just loses their shirt. I do think it's time to differentiate between companies. You mentioned Meta was down big this week, and I think Meta is a special case right now. I don't want to be Chicken Little and say, they're in trouble. But for Meta, the argument for all these guys have been they're funding all of this out of free cash flow. That's no longer a talking point for Meta. They are taking on billions of debt. they have moved past the Hey, they earn a lot of money. They spend a lot of money. It's something that they can handle. Debt is fine if used correctly, but it is just changing the calculus. The other thing that makes them special is that I don't know. We talked about this will all be wise or not wise based on their ability to monetize. I see how Microsoft monetizes this. I see how Alphabet monetizes it. I see how Amazon even monetizes it. Meta talks about how making their ads more efficient and things like that. That's not worth $1 trillion. I think their path to monetization is harder. I think the fact that they seem to be stretching themselves the thinnest, perhaps with some of this off-balance sheet work, and they are the one that it's hardest for me to see how they monetize. The combination there, I get why the market is being a little harder on them than they are for some of the others.
Tyler Crowe: I'll give the last question to Rachel here after this, we'll move on. Again, thinking of the idea of separating the hype ideas that we saw during the last dot-com bubble and the ones that frankly are starting to pop up now. Everyone today is mentioning something about driven by AI or utilizing AI. It's almost criminal these days to not have artificial intelligence in some SEC disclosure for a company. You could be hauling trash, and you have to use AI. But thinking about it in that way, how do you separate, like what is just SEC disclosure fluff and real fundamental drivers for businesses with AI?
Rachel Warren: You think about these real companies are already generating or have a clear line to generating solid revenue streams tied directly to their AI solutions. It's not just speculation. I think that's where we've talked about this on the show before, in this day and age, and I anticipate this will change, particularly over the next 5-10 years. But if you're investing in the public markets, a lot of the really compelling investment opportunities for AI are in these big tech companies. That's really the funnel as a retail investor to gain a slice of the action, if you will, of what's happening in AI. That will change. I think we'll see some of these newer entrants to the market that become publicly traded as the markets relax a bit. That will also then provide an opportunity to see, OK, are there businesses here that really warrant an investment, as a long-term buy-and-hold investor? Or is there hype there? But looking again, for those traditional financial metrics whether it's cash flow, consistent earnings, or a manageable debt level that's really key. One final thing I'll note is genuine AI innovators, they often build a moat, if you will, by gathering very proprietary, high-quality data that constantly improves their systems. Of course, you think of names like Alphabet and Amazon here. You can also think of healthcare companies, that are wading into the AI revolution, like Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson they're leveraging these vast amounts of proprietary data and training models to accelerate drug discovery and improve clinical trials and other key endpoints there. There's a lot of exciting things happening. I think the investability of it is really just in the very early stages at this point.
Tyler Crowe: Well, speaking of companies that probably could use a little AI juice to help them out, we're going to talk about consumer brands coming up after the break. Now, I don't think consumer staples investors will be bouncing their grand kids on their laps, talking about the past few years. The three-year performance for the consumer Staples SPDR ETF has underperformed the S&P 500, 15%-82%. Nobody's talking about that. It's not a great number. Now, I bring this up because there's been a lot of corporate deals picking up in the consumer staples space. Earlier this week, we saw Kimberly Clark acquire Kenvue for $40 billion and change. Kraft Heinz is splitting itself in two. PepsiCo has opened up the checkbook quite a bit lately with several smaller acquisitions, but the total adds up over time. Unilever is IPOing its ice cream business. Private equity is circling Nestle. Mondelez has tried to acquire Hershey. The stories go on. Now, I say this because the list is expensive, and the question I have, and I'll start with you, Rachel, is whether this under performance in corporate and these corporate shakeups that we're seeing in the consumer space, is it just the market cycles that we see in every day or these desperate moves from an industry that's facing a lot of challenges?
Rachel Warren: I think the industry is facing a lot of challenges, and I think it's also very much a trend of consolidation that we've seen for a while now. There's a couple key points here. There was a study that came out from Boston Consulting Group that found that global M&A activity increased by about 10% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Now, in the second quarter of this year, according to a separate KPMG report, the consumer sub sector saw roughly 175-year-over-year increase in deal value. Bear in mind, we are very much not even close to a time where M&A activity is heating up like it was in the 2021 era. We are seeing more activity in certain sectors, the consumer space being one of them. I think some of these deals could be taken on their own merits. You know, Kimberly Clark, for example, that pending acquisition of Kenvue, that's going to create a combined entity that they think is going to bring in about 32 billion in annual revenue. Kimberly Clark, they've lagged behind rivals like Procter & Gamble. They're hoping this will help them become a leading consumer company, particularly in the higher-margin consumer healthcare space. Bear in mind, Johnson & Johnson spun off its consumer business into Kenvue just a few years ago, and this was one of the oldest and slowest-growing segments. I think that's a perfect example of a company that really makes sense as part of a larger consumer goods or multinational conglomerate, rather than as a stand-alone. But there's a lot of consolidation happening in the space right now. You think back to Mars, they're nearly $40 billion acquisition of Kellogg, which was the snacking spinoff from Kellogg. Ferraro's $3.1 billion acquisition of WK Kellogg. A lot of this is consolidation. A couple more examples. Foot Locker, they got acquired by DICK'S Sporting Goods. Sketchers was acquired by 3G Capital. I think we're going to continue to see these movements in the space. I don't think this is a one-off, and I would expect that a lot of consolidation could still lie ahead.
Tyler Crowe: There's a lot going on and a lot of activity. Like you said, this is really navigating a lot of different angles. After the break, we're going to put the real rubber to the road on a lot of these deals and figure out which ones are actually going to work. We covered a lot of different deals in the previous segment, Lou, and I really want to get to your thoughts on this on how it all comes together and whether some of these deals are going to work. Like you said, some of these assets are being hot potatoed from company to company, and M&A isn't always the best way to grow. Looking across that spectrum that we just talked about, what do you see working out of any of this?
Lou Whiteman: It's funny. I love that you started with Kraft Heinz, because Kraft Heinz is what I keep thinking of when I see this Kenvue deal. Kraft Heinz, I think we can say it now, almost universally agreed as a failed merger attempt. That's why they're breaking up. It just hasn't worked out. Again, I look at the Kimberly Clark deal, and I worry about the outcome. Here is sort of, for me, the big overall theory of what's going on. The middle in retail has just been totally hollowed out. Consumers are still willing to pay for red hot brands, celebrity endorsements, something with Bieber on it, whatever it is. We love to pay up for that. We will still pay a premium for some things, on holding shoes, too. There are some things that we will pay just through the roof for. But we also really like the commodity, just the store brands. that middle ground. That middle ground, which makes up a lot of Kraft Heinz's portfolio, and a lot of Kimberly Clark's portfolio, and a lot of Kenvue's portfolio, that is what is suffered. Look, do we really care about Kleenex and Band-Aid anymore? That doesn't resonate to consumers when the Kroger brand or the Walmart brand is a few dollars cheaper? Glass half full here, the only answer is scale. The only way to do this is to do it just with great efficiency. Kimberly Clark, buying Kenvue, all of these deals, consolidate, grab scale. It gives yourself a chance. But if you look at the Kimberly Clark deal, it's glass-half-empty, they're just adding a whole new portfolio of question marks to an already pretty big existing portfolio of question marks. I'm not sure how a whole bunch of question marks really turns into a winning investment, unfortunately.
Tyler Crowe: I'm going to put this both to you at the end here, and you can be very quick about it. But of the M&A activity or the deals that we've been talking about in this space, and a lot of the ones that Rachel covered earlier, which of those ones do you think is actually going to work?
Rachel Warren: I tend to think Kimberly Clark's acquisition of Kenvue makes sense. I understand why Johnson & Johnson spun that one off. It was dragging on their business. They really wanted to focus on the pharmaceutical side. I think it makes a lot more sense as part of a bigger organization like Kimberly Clark. Certainly one to watch, though. But I think it makes sense as part of the overall organization.
Lou Whiteman: One she mentioned that I think is different from all of these, I do like DICK'S deal for Foot Locker. I think that makes sense for different reasons from what we're talking about. That's the one I would pick.
Tyler Crowe: As the host, I get to punt and not give an answer. I don't know if I'm terribly excited for any of them. With that, that's going to be the end of our show. Tune in tomorrow, where I'll be hosting along with Matt Frankel and John Quass, we'll be going over software earnings, stocks on radar, and a bunch of other stuff. As always, people on the program may have interest in the stocks they talk about, and the Motley Fool may have formal recommendations for or against. Don't buy or sell stocks based solely on what you hear. All personal finance content follows Motley Fool editorial standards and is not approved by advertisers. Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. To see our full advertising disclosure, please check out our shows. For Lou Whiteman and Rachel Warren, our production leader, Dan Boyd and the entire Motley Fool team. I'm Tyler Crowe. Thanks for listening, and we'll chat again soon. Thanks.
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Consumer Brands Shake Things Up...With Mergers

Microsoft Gets $135 Billion OpenAI Stake

In recent trading, shares of NSRGY (Symbol: NSRGY) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $103.23, changing hands for $103.94/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuation, or, re-adjust their target price to a higher level. Analyst reaction may also depend on the fundamental business developments that may be responsible for driving the stock price higher — if things are looking up for the company, perhaps it is time for that target price to be raised.
There are 3 different analyst targets within the Zacks coverage universe contributing to that average for NSRGY, but the average is just that — a mathematical average. There are analysts with lower targets than the average, including one looking for a price of $85.00. And then on the other side of the spectrum one analyst has a target as high as $120.00. The standard deviation is $17.546.
But the whole reason to look at the average NSRGY price target in the first place is to tap into a "wisdom of crowds" effort, putting together the contributions of all the individual minds who contributed to the ultimate number, as opposed to what just one particular expert believes. And so with NSRGY crossing above that average target price of $103.23/share, investors in NSRGY have been given a good signal to spend fresh time assessing the company and deciding for themselves: is $103.23 just one stop on the way to an even higher target, or has the valuation gotten stretched to the point where it is time to think about taking some chips off the table? Below is a table showing the current thinking of the analysts that cover NSRGY:
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Current
1 Month Ago
2 Month Ago
3 Month Ago
Strong buy ratings:
3
3
3
3
Buy ratings:
0
0
0
0
Hold ratings:
13
13
13
12
Sell ratings:
0
0
0
1
Strong sell ratings:
0
0
0
0
Average rating:
2.63
2.63
2.63
2.69
The average rating presented in the last row of the above table above is from 1 to 5 where 1 is Strong Buy and 5 is Strong Sell. This article used data provided by Zacks Investment Research via Quandl.com. Get the latest Zacks research report on NSRGY — FREE.
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NSRGY Reaches Analyst Target Price

Key Points
International stocks trade at 16.2-times earnings versus 28-times for U.S. stocks due to lower margins, slower growth, and structural challenges.
The fund's 27% rally in 2025 reflects weakening dollar trends and China's reopening, not just valuation mean reversion.
A 10% to 20% portfolio allocation makes sense for diversification, but this isn't a core holding replacement.
The Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF (NASDAQ: VXUS) has surged 27% year-to-date through Oct. 3, 2025, its best performance in years after averaging just 5.8% annually since 2011. The rally prompts a simple question -- is there still value in this exchange-traded fund (ETF) after such a strong run?
The answer is yes, but with crucial caveats. International stocks trade at 16.2-times earnings versus 28-times for the S&P 500, a 42% discount that reflects real fundamental differences, not just market inefficiency. Before chasing this valuation gap, investors need to understand both why it exists and what sparked 2025's sudden reversal after years of underperformance.
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Why international stocks trade cheaper
The valuation gap isn't arbitrary. U.S. companies generate average returns on equity above 20%, while European firms manage roughly 12% and emerging markets hover around 10%. American businesses dominate the high-margin technology and healthcare sectors, while international indices overweight banks, industrials, and energy -- sectors with structurally lower profitability.
Geographic composition matters too. The fund spreads across 8,621 holdings with approximately 40% in Europe, 30% in Pacific developed markets, and 30% in emerging markets. Top holdings include Nestlé, Samsung, ASML, and Taiwan Semiconductor -- though ASML and Taiwan Semiconductor dominate their respective markets, these companies represent tiny weights in the fund compared to how Apple or Microsoft dominate the S&P 500.
Currency risk adds another discount factor -- the fund doesn't hedge, meaning a strengthening dollar directly reduces returns. These structural realities explain why international stocks have traded cheaper for years, not months.
What changed in 2025
Three shifts have helped drive international equities in 2025. First, the dollar has weakened significantly -- down around 10% to 11% in the first half -- reducing currency headwinds for foreign assets. Second, China is rolling out targeted stimulus tools and loosening property constraints to spur investment, signaling a willingness to prop up growth. Third, Europe's economy is showing signs of stabilization, with euro-zone factories returning to growth in recent surveys, helping lift optimism that earnings could surprise to the upside.
These tailwinds won't last forever. The dollar could rebound if U.S. growth accelerates. China's stimulus may prove transient, as weak demand and real estate stress still weigh heavily. Europe's recovery remains fragile -- Germany, in particular, is only just avoiding recession in some forecasts. But after years of underperformance, international markets finally aligned with positive momentum, helping explain the strong performance in funds like the Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund.
The income and diversification case
Despite the rally, the fund still offers value for specific purposes. Its 2.78% dividend yield nearly doubles the S&P 500's 1.3%, providing real income in a low-yield world. The fund's 0.05% expense ratio costs almost nothing compared to actively managed international funds charging 1% or more. Geographic diversification reduces dependence on U.S. tech giants that now comprise nearly 30% of the S&P 500.
But diversification isn't a free lunch. The fund's emerging market exposure adds volatility -- expect 20% drawdowns during global sell-offs. European banks face negative rates and weak loan growth. Asian exporters depend on global trade remaining open. The fund works best as portfolio insurance against U.S. concentration risk, not as a path to market-beating returns. History shows international stocks can underperform for decades, not just years.
The allocation answer
So is the Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund still a buy? Yes, but only as a 10% to 20% portfolio allocation, not a core position. The valuation gap reflects genuine quality differences that won't disappear. The 2025 rally had specific catalysts that may not repeat. The fund's 5.8% annual return since 2011 reminds investors that cheap can stay cheap.
For investors overweight U.S. stocks after years of outperformance, adding international exposure makes sense. The fund provides geographic diversification, higher yield, and valuation upside if conditions align. Just recognize that the valuation discount reflects real structural differences -- lower returns on equity, currency risk, and different sector composition. The fund works best as a complementary holding, not the foundation for building wealth.
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Is The Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Still a Buy?

Key Points
The persistent high-interest rate environment has prevented the Vanguard Real Estate ETF from rallying.
International stocks have outperformed but still look attractively valued.
There's an excellent high-dividend Vanguard ETF that could still be a smart buy.
The S&P 500 recently reached a new all-time high, and many stocks are at or near their own 52-week highs. But there are two important things for ETF investors to know.
First, not all ETFs are near all-time highs. In fact, some are still down by 10% or more from their recent peaks. Second, just because a certain ETF is at a new high doesn't always mean that it's expensive. And with these principles in mind, here are three Vanguard ETFs that look incredibly attractive even with many stocks reaching new highs.
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Rate-sensitive sectors are still a bargain
The real estate sector hasn't exactly been a strong performer in recent years. In fact, the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEMKT: VNQ) has produced a 73% total return over the past decade, compared with 264% for the S&P 500.
However, it's important to point out that the last decade has seen two Federal Reserve rate hike cycles and a pandemic that essentially rendered commercial real estate inoperable for a period of time. The actual businesses of real estate investment trusts (REITs) have generally performed well -- it's just a highly rate-sensitive business. Not only do higher rates cause borrowing costs to rise, but commercial property values have an inverse relationship with the prevailing risk-free interest rates, like Treasuries.
While there's no way to know when the Fed will start cutting rates again, most experts agree that the general direction of interest rates over the next couple of years is likely to be downward. This should provide the tailwind the Vanguard Real Estate ETF needs to start producing outsized returns.
At a new high, but not expensive
The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ: VYMI) just hit a new all-time high on the day this article was written. But that doesn't necessarily mean it's expensive. In fact, compared with U.S. high dividend stocks, it looks extremely cheap.
This ETF owns a portfolio of about 1,550 companies based outside of the United States that have above-average dividend yields. But these aren't just companies you haven't heard of -- household names like Toyota and Nestle are among the top holdings, and there are several other major components that you're probably familiar with. As of this writing, the ETF has a 4.1% dividend yield, but of course it might be slightly different by the time you're reading.
Here's the key point. The average stock in the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF's index has grown earnings at a 13.7% annual rate over the past five years and trades for just 12 times earnings. That's a remarkably low valuation, especially considering that the stocks in the U.S. counterpart Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM) have an average P/E of more than 19 and have grown earnings slower.
Of course, there are additional risks when investing in international stocks, such as foreign exchange rate risk, and there is still quite a bit of uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy. But this is a massive valuation gap, and it could still be a good time to buy.
Buy as long-term investments
To be clear, I think all three of these ETFs are attractive right now, and I own shares of all three in my own portfolio. But I bought them because I think they'll perform very well over the next few years -- not the next few weeks or months. Keep that in mind when considering if they're right for your goals.
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All-Time Highs for Stocks: These 2 ETFs Still Look Undervalued

There are some excellent high-dividend ETFs you can buy, and with a strong economy and a high likelihood that interest rates will come down soon, now could be a great time to invest. But my favorite way to get high-dividend stock exposure right now isn't with a U.S. dividend ETF.
I recently added the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ: VYMI) to my portfolio. Not only does it have a higher yield than its U.S. counterparts and a less concentrated portfolio, but it also looks extremely cheap right now. Here's what you need to know.
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What is the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF?
As the name suggests, this is an index fund that invests in international stocks with above-average dividend yields. But there are some important details to unpack here.
First, this is a highly diversified ETF. It is a weighted ETF, which means that larger companies make up more of its assets, but there are more than 1,500 stocks in its benchmark index and no stock makes up more than 2% of the portfolio.
Second, as a Vanguard index fund, the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF is a low-cost way to invest in non-U.S. companies. It has a 0.22% expense ratio, which is higher than you'd pay for something like an S&P 500 ETF but is significantly lower than the industry average for an international stock fund.
In addition, the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF receives dividends from the underlying stocks in its portfolio and passes them through to investors. As of this writing, the ETF has a dividend yield of about 4.2%, which is significantly higher than most "high dividend" ETFs that invest in U.S. stocks pay.
Finally, although this is an international stock ETF, that doesn't mean you're investing in a portfolio of obscure businesses you've never heard of. There is certainly some element of that, but top investments in the portfolio include household names such as Nestle, Novartis, Toyota, and Royal Bank of Canada. They just all happen to be based outside the United States.
A bargain ETF?
The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF is trading near its 52-week high, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's expensive. In fact, most of the key metrics would indicate the exact opposite.
For example, the average stock in the ETF trades for 12 times earnings and 1.4 times book value, and the average earnings growth rate in the portfolio is 13.7%. This implies a price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio of about 0.88. I generally consider anything under 1 to be very cheap.
To put this in perspective, consider that the U.S. version of the ETF, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM) owns 585 stocks with an average P/E ratio 19.1 and an average earnings growth rate of 10.7%, a PEG ratio of 1.78, which still isn't terribly expensive. Of course, there are some additional risks involved with investing in international stocks, such as currency fluctuations and tariff uncertainty, but this is still a massive valuation gap.
With a cheap valuation, a portfolio that owns some excellent businesses, and a high dividend yield, the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF could be worth a closer look right now. I recently added it to my own portfolio, and I plan to continue to gradually add shares over time.
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Could This Be the Best High-Dividend ETF to Buy Right Now?

Investors interested in Consumer Staples stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Has Nestle SA (NSRGY) been one of those stocks this year? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Consumer Staples peers, we might be able to answer that question.
Nestle SA is one of 178 companies in the Consumer Staples group. The Consumer Staples group currently sits at #15 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors.
The Zacks Rank is a proven model that highlights a variety of stocks with the right characteristics to outperform the market over the next one to three months. The system emphasizes earnings estimate revisions and favors companies with improving earnings outlooks. Nestle SA is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Within the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for NSRGY's full-year earnings has moved 5.6% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.
Based on the latest available data, NSRGY has gained about 21.7% so far this year. Meanwhile, the Consumer Staples sector has returned an average of 5.1% on a year-to-date basis. This means that Nestle SA is performing better than its sector in terms of year-to-date returns.
Another stock in the Consumer Staples sector, Philip Morris (PM), has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 52.3%.
The consensus estimate for Philip Morris' current year EPS has increased 4.5% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
To break things down more, Nestle SA belongs to the Consumer Products - Staples industry, a group that includes 38 individual companies and currently sits at #180 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has lost an average of 3% so far this year, so NSRGY is performing better in this area.
Philip Morris, however, belongs to the Tobacco industry. Currently, this 6-stock industry is ranked #44. The industry has moved +40.4% so far this year.
Going forward, investors interested in Consumer Staples stocks should continue to pay close attention to Nestle SA and Philip Morris as they could maintain their solid performance.
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Is Nestle (NSRGY) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Staples Peers This Year?

An updated edition of the May 5, 2025 article.
In the world of investing, a wide moat describes companies with enduring competitive advantages that shield them from competitors — much like a moat safeguards a castle. Popularized by Warren Buffett, this investment approach focuses on businesses capable of maintaining strong profitability over the long run, thanks to factors such as unique market positioning, powerful brand loyalty, cost efficiencies, network effects and regulatory protections.
Several companies known for their wide moats include Intuit Inc. INTU, Nestle S.A. NSRGY, Costco Wholesale Corporation COST and Visa Inc. V. These firms operate in industries characterized by high barriers to entry, which help protect their market positions and support steady revenue growth by limiting competitive threats.
Wide-moat companies often gain their edge from factors like strong brand recognition, network effects, high switching costs for customers, regulatory barriers and economies of scale. These attributes create significant obstacles for new entrants or existing competitors looking to capture market share. As a result, such companies usually enjoy robust pricing power, consistent profit margins, and the ability to reinvest in their operations, further strengthening their long-term competitive position.
The appeal of investing in wide-moat businesses lies in their potential to generate reliable, long-term returns. Unlike companies in intensely competitive industries, where earnings often fluctuate due to pricing pressure and fierce competition, wide-moat firms typically demonstrate stronger resilience during economic slowdowns and market volatility. Their strong market positions and healthy balance sheets equip them to withstand challenges that could significantly affect less defensible businesses.
Investing in wide-moat companies offers a strong approach to long-term wealth building, as these firms generally generate consistent cash flows and create shareholder value through dividends and stock appreciation. While no investment is entirely risk-free, companies with strong economic moats provide a level of durability that many investors seek in an ever-changing market. Our Wide Moat Screen makes it easy to identify high-potential stocks at any given time — just like the ones mentioned above.
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Intuit, the financial software giant, has established a powerful economic moat through brand loyalty, network effects and high switching costs. Its widely used tax and accounting software has become the industry standard for small businesses, accountants and individual users. The company continuously enhances its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven automation features, further embedding users within its ecosystem. Once customers adopt Intuit’s services, switching to a competitor becomes difficult due to the integration of financial data and the learning curve involved in adapting to a new system. This lock-in effect strengthens Intuit’s pricing power and enables it to maintain strong margins.
Intuit has two main products — QuickBooks, which offers financial and business management online services and desktop software to small businesses, and TurboTax, which offers income tax preparation products and services. The space in which Intuit operates has a huge growth opportunity. There are over 29 million small and medium businesses in the United States alone. Intuit, with its QuickBooks Online Advanced solution, is now targeting the midmarket. Furthermore, the number of individuals preferring to file their income tax themselves is increasing rapidly, thereby expanding the scope for Intuit’s TurboTax software.
For the last few years, the company has been trying to shift its business model from selling software to cloud-based subscription providers. Cloud-based solutions, against software-based ones, have gained popularity as they offer anywhere, anytime access. Cloud is a flourishing part of the technology space and has been gaining momentum in recent years. It is a process by which data or software is stored outside of a computer and is accessible from anywhere at any time via the Internet. This revolutionary idea can lower the IT costs of companies by cutting down the need for servers and staff. The acquisition of Credit Karma has also expanded Intuit’s customer base, allowing it to help this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company’s customers better manage their personal finance requirements. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Nestle, the world’s biggest food and beverage company, possesses durable competitive advantages. One of its biggest strengths lies in its powerful brand portfolio, boasting over 2,000 brands including globally recognized names such as Nescafe, KitKat, Purina and Gerber. These brands enjoy deep consumer trust, built over decades, creating strong pricing power and customer loyalty. Powerful brands, global reach and operational excellence combine to create a formidable economic moat that positions it for enduring success.
Nestle, a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock, benefits from vast global distribution networks and scale efficiencies. Operating in more than 190 countries, the company can reach diverse markets quickly and cost-effectively — something few competitors can replicate. NSRGY’s unparalleled R&D capabilities further enhance its edge, allowing it to innovate in areas like health, nutrition and plant-based foods.
The company’s consistent cash flows, resilience across economic cycles and strong dividend record make it an attractive choice for long-term investors. Its commitment to sustainability and shifting consumer trends, like health-conscious products, adds another layer of future-ready moat protection.
Costco Wholesale leverages a cost leadership moat, offering low prices through a membership-based model and efficient supply-chain management. The company’s ability to negotiate lower prices with suppliers and pass the savings on to customers results in strong customer loyalty, high membership renewal rates and consistent revenue growth. Being a consumer defensive stock, Costco has been surviving the market turmoil pretty well. Its key strengths are strategic investments, a customer-centric approach, merchandise initiatives and an emphasis on membership growth.
Costco stands tall as a dominant force in the warehouse retail sector, boasting a wide array of high-quality merchandise. The company's emphasis on bulk sales and efficient inventory management allows it to keep prices low, making it a preferred shopping destination for budget-conscious consumers. This competitive pricing strategy helps Costco maintain steady store traffic and robust sales volumes.
COST continues to impress with its stellar revenue performance, showcasing its ability to navigate shifting economic dynamics. The consistent growth in membership fee income, coupled with a high renewal rate in key markets like the United States and Canada, underscores its effective customer retention strategies and strong member engagement. With a substantial base of paid household members and increasing executive memberships, Costco ensures a steady flow of high-margin recurring revenues.
Costco's digital and e-commerce initiatives also continue to gain traction, contributing to overall sales growth. Its expansion strategy continues to look pretty impressive. The company remains committed to opening new clubs in the domestic and international markets. Costco currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Visa, the global leader in digital payments, benefits from an extensive payment network that connects millions of merchants, banks and consumers worldwide. Its economic moat stems from the network effect, where the value of its services increases as more users and businesses participate. With a near-monopoly in card transactions, Visa generates significant revenues through transaction fees while facing minimal competition due to high regulatory and technological barriers in the payment processing industry.
Visa consistently achieves growth in payments volume and processed transactions. The company's robust market position, strategic acquisitions and digital payment trends contribute to revenue expansion. Visa's strategic emphasis on inorganic growth through mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships has solidified its dominance, boasting 50% more payment volume than its closest competitor, Mastercard. The company's partnerships and investments underscore its ongoing efforts to extend its network and maintain a leading position in the payment industry. These strategic moves have expanded its global network, resulting in continuous growth in cross-border volumes.
Visa's commitment to technological innovation is evident in solutions like Visa Token Service, Visa Checkout, and Visa In-App Provisioning, which reinforce its leadership position in the evolving payments landscape. Focused on security, the company drives advancements in digital platforms, promoting technologies such as contactless, scan-to-pay, tap-to-pay, and secure remote commerce. With a significant increase in digital transactions and a decline in traditional methods, Visa anticipates substantial growth in emerging payment trends. This positions Visa for continued success in the evolving financial landscape. Visa currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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This company targets millennial and Gen Z audiences, generating nearly $1 billion in revenue last quarter alone. A recent pullback makes now an ideal time to jump aboard. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.
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