Why U.S. And International Dividend Strategies Are Working Again
Despite continued concentration in mega-cap technology stocks, US dividend-focused strategies have generally remained competitive and historically experienced more shallow drawdowns than broader equity markets. Last year, US companies paid a record US$704.8 billion in dividends - the 15th consecutive annual record. Concurrently, dividend growth accelerated across several international markets, highlighting the continued strength of shareholder-return trends.
Want Overseas Exposure Without Buying The Junk? This Fund Has A Filter
Buy a broad international fund and you get the world. The good, the bad, and the indebted.
One Low-Cost ETF For Europe, Japan, And A Lot Of Stocks Americans Ignore
American investors have a home-country problem. Roughly 60% of global market capitalization sits in U.S.
Why Smart investors Are Loading Up on These 3 International ETFs Right Now
International developed-market equities have outperformed US large caps through the first four months of 2026.
Confluence Wealth Services Inc. Raises Stock Position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF $EFA
Confluence Wealth Services Inc. lifted its position in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 5.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 622,536 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional 31,766 shares during the
International Stocks Are Trouncing Growth Stocks and This ETF Pays You a 3% Yield on Top
The Nasdaq 100 is down more than 6% year-to-date. Meanwhile, the broad international developed market benchmark has held up far better.
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF $EFA Shares Sold by Allium Financial Advisors LLC
Allium Financial Advisors LLC lessened its position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 81.8% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 2,251 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 10,113 shares during
Glenmede Investment Management LP Raises Stock Position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF $EFA
Glenmede Investment Management LP lifted its position in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 0.9% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 899,954 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 8,347 shares
ETF Prime: International Stocks Lead Flows
Roxanna Islam, head of sector and industry research at VettaFi, joined Nate Geraci on this week's ETF Prime to discuss record international equity flows. The category saw net inflows of over $220 billion in 2025 with momentum continuing into 2026 at roughly $75 billion year-to-date.
iShares ETF Might Quietly Be One of 2026's Best Buys
After a decade of US equity dominance, the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF ( NYSEARCA:EFA ) has shown strong recent performance, marking a potential turning point for investors who watched international developed markets trail US counterparts during the past ten years.
EFA: A Flawed Hedge With Diminishing Long-Term Appeal
EFA offers broad developed market exposure but lacks compelling growth prospects, with Europe and Japan facing structural headwinds and limited innovation. Diversification benefits are muted, as EFA excludes emerging markets and many US stocks already provide global exposure, making EFA feel redundant. Yield is stable (2.5%-3%) and drawdown risk is moderate, but better alternatives like IPKW, IDVO, and CGDG offer superior risk-reward and growth potential.
Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, JPMAM Active International ETFs Outperform EFA
The landscape of international equity ETFs often centers around benchmarks like the MSCI EAFE Index, which measures the performance of developed markets excluding the U.S. and Canada. While passive investing in such broad indexes is a common strategy, active international ETFs may be able to outperform benchmarks and add value to portfolios.
