Interested in International Equities? Look to Small Caps for an Edge

2026 has seen international equities perform at a healthy clip, building on a strong year in 2025. Ex-U.S. equities continue to offer some of the year's strongest opportunities, diversifying from U.S. uncertainty while also offering exposure to cheaper equities abroad.

ETF Trends • Feb 17, 2026

3 Small-Cap ETFs With Big Upside Potential

Small-cap stocks and ETFs don't get as much spotlight as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 7, 2026

Value ETFs: Getting More Active for Good Reason

For years, value investing has felt akin to waiting for a train that keeps getting delayed. The market has rewarded unbridled growth at any price going back to the mid-2010s.

ETF Trends • Feb 3, 2026

1 Top ETF I Plan to Load Up On in 2026

This is an example of an ETF that deserves more attention. It offers exposure to international small-cap stocks.

The Motley Fool • Jan 31, 2026

Could This Be the Key to Foreign Equities Performance in 2026?

Investors are clamoring for foreign equities investments. Foreign equities ETFs performed very well in 2025, and many market outlooks see potential for strong repeat performance in 2026.

ETF Trends • Jan 30, 2026

AVDV: Capturing Growth From Non-U.S. Small Cap Value

Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF is rated a Buy, positioned to outperform in 2026 amid rising gold prices and a weakening U.S. dollar. AVDV benefits from high exposure to gold miners and basic materials, delivering a 49.6% return in 2025 and a 5-year annualized return over 14%. The ETF offers diversified foreign small-cap value exposure, with sector overweights in Industrials, Materials, and Financials, and a 2.8% yield.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 26, 2026

How Small Caps Can Help International Equities Repeat 2025's Strong Performance

International equities were a very strong segment for investors last year. Foreign firms in Europe, Asia, South America and Africa helped lift portfolios for investors.

ETF Trends • Jan 14, 2026

Bull vs Bear: Can Foreign Equities Repeat in 2026?

A new year is here and Bull vs. Bear is back! VettaFi writers Nick Wodeshick and Nick Peters-Golden discuss whether foreign equities can repeat their strong 2025 in 2026.

ETF Trends • Jan 14, 2026

*Foreign Equities in 2026? Combine Active and Passive Strengths in This ETF

Active and passive investing strategies are pit against each other all the time despite appearing together in countless portfolios.

ETF Trends • Dec 26, 2025

This Red Hot International ETF Can Perform in 2026

2025 has had plenty of ups and downs, but one narrative that has been plain to see has been the strength of international equities. The international ETF space has been one to watch with strong performances and robust returns for investors.

ETF Trends • Dec 17, 2025