Inside American Century's $128B ETF Surge

American Century Investments has established itself as an innovative player in the ETF space, after launching its first products in January 2018. The index-based American Century US Quality Value ETF (VALQ) and the actively managed American Century Diversified Corporate Bond ETF (KORP) are still trading today.

ETF Trends • May 4, 2026

AVDV: A Hold Amidst Cyclicality And Japan Tailwinds

The Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (AVDV) is rated a hold due to concerns over its structural alpha and reliance on external sector and regional tailwinds. AVDV's recent outperformance versus benchmarks is attributed to cyclical sector exposure and regional factors, not to security-specific stock selection or fundamental improvements in the underlying holdings. The fund's highly diversified portfolio (~1700 holdings) and systematic selection based on P/B and profitability measures limit its ability to generate meaningful alpha.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 13, 2026

3 Small-Cap ETFs to Buy Before the Great Rotation Leaves Large Caps Behind

The stock market is shifting away from a few dozen tech and mega-cap winners into stocks that have been under-the-radar and left behind.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 27, 2026

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