International Investing: International Outperformance Vs. S&P 500 Is Healthy, And It's Still Early

International or non-US investing has been quietly putting up robust numbers for shareholders. Today, we are seeing international, gold and even grains of late start to rally, without much give-back in the S&P 500 or Nasdaq.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 4, 2026

ACWX: Ex-US Stocks Appear Undervalued Relative To Earnings Potential

iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF (ACWX) offers diversified exposure to large- and mid-cap equities outside the US, with $12.51B in assets and a 0.32% expense ratio. ACWX is currently undervalued, with a forward P/E of 13.4x, a dividend yield of 2.38%, and modeled IRR potential between 10% and 16%. The fund's sector and geographic allocations are balanced, with notable exposures to Financials, Technology, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, and the UK.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 31, 2026

Wall Street Pricey? Try These 5 Dividend ETFs Under $50

Wall Street's rally has raised valuation concerns. These five dividend ETFs under $50 offer affordable income and diversified equity exposure.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

A Volatile Stretch Is Coming for Stocks. 3 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio.

September and October can be rough for stocks. Here's how to add some shock absorbers to your portfolio.

Barrons • Aug 13, 2026

Investors piled into ETFs at a record pace in the first half of 2026. Here's where their money is flowing.

Investors have poured money into exchange-traded funds at a rapid pace in the first half of 2026, demonstrating an unrelenting appetite for stocks associated with the AI theme.

Market Watch • Jun 30, 2026

Tactical Rules Give a Flashing Yellow Light

SUMMARY The Fed is on hold as inflation concerns continue. The US Trend remains positive and has regained short-term momentum.

ETF Trends • Jun 9, 2026

VEU Quietly Outperformed ACWX in Every Time Period and Nobody Noticed

For investors building their first international allocation, the choice often narrows to two funds that look like twins on the surface: iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • May 20, 2026

ACWX: International Stocks May Benefit From Iran De-Escalation

The iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF has marginally outperformed the S&P 500 so far in 2026. This comes as a significant allocation to energy-importing countries in Europe and Asia is somewhat offset by cheaper valuations. While near-term visibility is naturally blurred amid the ongoing Iran war, opportunistic long-term investors may find value in ACWX.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 25, 2026

BlackRock's Model Shift: Scaling Active ETFs Ahead of Exchange

Actively managed ETFs in the U.S. gathered $73 billion of new money in February and, thanks to model allocation changes made by BlackRock last week, are poised for another strong month. BlackRock's strategy of increasingly leaning into active ETFs via its model portfolios has become a powerful catalyst.

ETF Trends • Mar 16, 2026

Integrated Advisors Loads Up on 368,000 Shares of ACWX. Here's What Investors Need to Know

Bought 367,572 shares of ACWX with an estimated trade size of around $24.35 million. Quarter-end stake value rose by $24.70 million.

The Motley Fool • Mar 10, 2026