Distillate International Fundamental Stability and Value ETF (DSTX) is a ETF from Distillate Capital Etfs and Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) is a ETF from Vanguard (US). Over the past year DSTX returned +31.12% while VXUS returned +27.82%. Year to date, DSTX is up 15.10% versus a gain of 14.57% for VXUS.

Over three years, DSTX compounded at +19.34% per year against +19.27% for VXUS. Across the full 3-year window we track, DSTX has the edge at +19.34% annualized vs +4.86%. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

VXUS has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 15.1% compared with 13.8% for DSTX. Lower volatility generally means a smoother ride, though it often comes with lower long-run returns.

The deepest peak-to-trough decline in our data was -13.3% for DSTX and -39.9% for VXUS. Drawdown depth is worth weighing if you expect to sell during market stress rather than ride it out.

The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.87. They usually move together, but the gap leaves some room for diversification.

DSTX charges 0.55% per year while VXUS charges 0.05%. On a $10,000 position that is $55 vs $5 annually, a gap of $50 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, DSTX currently yields 2.75% against 2.60% for VXUS.