Intuitive Surgical, Inc. vs Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? Intuitive Surgical, Inc. trades at $353.86 (market cap $125.08B), while Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF trades at $84.46. The key difference: Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ISRG | VXUS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $125.08B | — |
Sector | Health | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $592.85 | $87.06 |
52-Week Low | $345.42 | $68.24 |
Enterprise Value | $116.45B | — |
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VXUS trades at $83.07, down 0.36% with a bearish technical signal from moving averages. The ETF provides diversified international exposure across 8,700+ stocks in developed and emerging markets. Recent institutional buying includes Greenwood Gearhart increasing its position by 45.8% in Q1 2026 (SEC filing, July 20, 2026). Technical indicators show neutral oscillators with support at $82 and resistance at $84.
VXUS offers cost-effective international diversification at a 0.05% expense ratio, trading at a discount to US equities. Risks include global economic sensitivity and currency fluctuations. Analyst sentiment is mixed with some caution due to inflation concerns, but long-term value exists for investors seeking non-US exposure.
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Intuitive Surgical develops, produces, and markets a robotic system for assisting minimally invasive surgery. It also provides the instrumentation, disposable accessories, and warranty services for the system. The company has placed nearly 7,000 da Vinci systems in hospitals worldwide, with more than 4,000 installations in the United States and a growing number in emerging markets.
Read more on ISRG →VXUS is a comprehensive, low-cost ETF that tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, providing exposure to over 8,500 stocks in both developed and emerging markets outside the United States. It serves as a foundational building block for international diversification, allowing investors to own a market-cap-weighted slice of the entire non-U.S. investable equity universe in a single vehicle.
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