If Economists Are Correct About the Future of AI, Here Are 2 Global ETFs to Buy -- and 2 to Avoid

A new Financial Times survey of economists found that some international stock markets might benefit more than others from the future of AI. Vanguard research projects that international developed markets will outperform U.S. stocks for the next 10-30 years.

The Motley Fool • 7 hours ago

Schwab International Equity ETF vs iShares Emerging Markets ETF

Schwab International Equity ETF has a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.72% for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF concentrates heavily on Information Technology at 44%, whereas Schwab International Equity ETF is more balanced across financials and industrials.

The Motley Fool • Oct 21, 2026

Indonesia Stocks Tank on Fresh MSCI EM Downgrade Threat

Indonesia stocks have taken a fresh blow after MSCI launched a consultation on Friday which threatened to eject the country from its emerging market benchmarks, double-downgrading it to ‘standalone' status. For U.S. investors, the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) tracks MSCI's broad emerging markets index, where Indonesian equities comprise less than 0.

ETF Trends • Oct 19, 2026

FRDM Over EEM Amidst The Chip Crash

I'm upgrading the Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF (FRDM) to a strong buy and taking a tactical position; EEM keeps its buy rating, as neither deserves a downgrade, but freedom is the worthwhile tilt here. FRDM's portfolio carries a lower trailing P/E, lower price/book, and significantly lower price/sales than EEM's, with nearly half its weight in firms below 15x trailing earnings. FRDM cuts China, India, the Arab Gulf monarchies, and Egypt, allocating that to Poland, Chile, Malaysia, and others, while still sharing TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix with EEM.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 16, 2026

Two International ETFs With Contrasting Styles: iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) and Emerging Markets ETF (EEM)

iShares MSCI World ETF is significantly more affordable for long-term investors with an expense ratio of 0.24% compared to 0.72% for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF has delivered higher 1-year total returns but historically experiences greater volatility and deeper maximum drawdowns.

The Motley Fool • Oct 9, 2026

5 International ETFs Up at Least 20% in 2026 & Beating the S&P 500

International ETFs are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2026, led by strong gains across Asian and global markets. Here are five ETFs to watch.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 30, 2026

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

These stocks in the red-hot healthcare sector have gotten too crowded to own

New recommendations include making an options bet that the stocks of GE HealthCare and Medtronic will fall, because there were too many bets already made that the stock would rise.

Market Watch • Sep 3, 2026

These emerging markets are favored to get 'a wall of money' from carry trades

Emerging markets should see a “wall of money," as some developed economies' attempts to lower bond yields end up supporting the carry trade, according to the Brookings Institution.  Brazil, Turkey and Colombia are among preferred target investments for carry trades this year, analysts say.

CNBC • Sep 1, 2026

Unlock Value in Emerging Markets With a Fundamental Approach

U.S. mega-cap dominance followed by extreme valuations is leading a migration toward international assets, especially emerging markets (EM). In Research Affiliates' mid-year recap, Chief Investment Officer Jim Mesterzo highlighted a notable divergence across global markets.

ETF Trends • Aug 26, 2026