Despite the fact that international equities have picked up steam over the past year and a half or so, they are still largely trading at noticeable valuation discounts compared to U.S. stocks. That sentence alone should be enticing to value investors and those simply seeking to amplify their exposure to value stocks.
AI and international equities featured prominently in last week's top stories, as did small-caps. Other topics included in the top five were bonds and Fidelity's market outlook for the rest of the year.
International strategies may have been overlooked by U.S. investors in recent years, but that narrative has shifted over the past two years. Foreign equities offer significant diversification and growth opportunities, especially for those concerned about overconcentration in U.S. stocks.
AI and international equities featured prominently in last week's top stories, as did small caps. Other topics included in the top five were bonds and Fidelity's market outlook for the rest of the year.
It's been a long time coming, but value strategies are finally having their moment in the sun. However, as domestic value ETFs gain in popularity, are investors and advisors showing enough enthusiasm for international value approaches?