VXUS·Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

On November 6, VXUS was reported to have added ASML shares to its portfolio. On November 5, ASML shares fell 6.6 % as European technology stocks slipped amid a broader tech‑sector sell‑off linked to the U.S. midterm elections. The decline followed Reuters coverage that raised concerns the next chip‑manufacturing spending cycle may be weaker than expected, with the company’s fourth‑quarter revenue guidance of $14.2‑$15.2 billion and a 57 % gross margin seen as a key test of future demand. Analysts noted that delivery execution and new orders would be critical indicators of whether the company can sustain growth. Earlier on November 3, seven ETFs added a net $65.7 million of ASML shares, extending a three‑day buying streak that had begun with net purchases on November 2 and October 30, suggesting continued institutional confidence in the firm’s semiconductor equipment business. A separate November 5 article highlighted ASML’s role as a critical bottleneck in AI chip production, positioning the Dutch company as a long‑term growth driver in the AI ecosystem. The narrative underscored that ASML supplies essential lithography equipment enabling chipmakers to produce smaller, faster, and more powerful chips, a role seen as pivotal to the AI boom.