AVIV: Benchmark-Beating Ex-U.S. ETF, But Trails Top Peers

Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF outperforms its benchmark IXUS since inception, leveraging value and profitability factors in ex-US markets. AVIV offers low company risk, strong dividend growth, and a low expense ratio, but is notably concentrated in financials. Despite beating IXUS, AVIV lags key peers—JIVE, DFIV, and IVLU—on total and risk-adjusted returns.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 10, 2026

Want to Tap Global Growth? These Equity ETFs Could Benefit

Seeking growth beyond U.S. borders? Global equity ETFs could offer diversification and exposure to attractive opportunities across international markets.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 28, 2026

Global ETFs to Diversify as Tech Weakness Weighs on Markets

The AI trade is under pressure as a semiconductor slump and financing concerns rattle markets, making global ETFs worth a closer look.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 29, 2026

AVIV: Should Keep Rising If The Ceasefire Holds

Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF is rated a buy, capitalizing on oversold conditions post-Iran conflict and a potential ceasefire-driven rebound. AVIV offers active management, a strong value tilt, and a 0.25% expense ratio—cheaper than passive peers—while emphasizing energy and industrial exposures. The fund's 15% energy overweight positions AVIV to benefit from sustained high oil prices and a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 11, 2026

AVIV: International ETF Blending Value And Quality

Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF offers an actively managed international portfolio of over 500 stocks. AVIV emphasizes value, quality, and size factors, outperforming the ex-US benchmark IXUS since inception. The ETF is diversified, with a focus on Europe and significant exposure in financials, and boasts strong recent performance and rising distributions.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 22, 2025

Why the Value Foreign Equities Combo Is Hot Right Now

Foreign equities have done well in 2025, and it makes sense why —  many U.S. investors have looked to zig when U.S. stocks have zagged. That helped foreign equities ETFs spike in the late spring and early summer period.

ETF Trends • Aug 21, 2025

Shrinking U.S. GDP Makes Case for International Value ETFs

When it comes to the battered U.S. economy, troubling news seems to just keep coming in. Looking to international funds isn't a shocking response.

ETF Trends • Apr 30, 2025

Is the International Equity Spike Real? This ETF Can Help

International equities have had a strong start to 2025. The top-performing nonleveraged ETFs YTD include numerous funds focused on non-U.S. equities.

ETF Trends • Mar 11, 2025

Don't Miss These 3 Foreign Equities Factor ETFs

Many investors are considering diversifying away from the U.S. While the domestic stock market remains strong, it is also quite expensive. What's more, concentration risk as the U.S. stock market relies on just a handful of firms puts portfolios and the broader stock market at risk.

ETF Trends • Jun 27, 2024

Don't Miss These Active International Equities ETFs

Foreign investing presents significant benefits, but simple, passive strategies may not be cut out for it. A U.S. equities-focused passive strategy invests in some of the most closely scrutinized firms on Earth.

ETF Trends • Apr 9, 2024