This Standout Europe Foreign Equities ETF May Surprise You

It's been a big year for ex-U.S. equities. Both broad international and market specific funds have delivered for ETF investors amid tariff concerns and a weakening U.S. dollar.

ETF Trends • Dec 5, 2025

EWO: Valuations Still Look Cheap, But Probably Prudent To Book Profits Now

Since we last covered it, EWO has delivered a 35% return in 7 months and outperformed Eurozone and Global stocks by 1.46x and 1.30x, respectively. Despite Austria's improving GDP, growth is still expected to lag Europe in a big way, while consumption momentum is slowing and inflation risks are rising. CRE sector pressures are weighing on Austrian banks profitability this year, but EWO's top stock - Erste Group Bank AG is faring much better.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 14, 2025

Best And Worst Country ETFs Since Trump 2.0

It has been 225 days since President Trump's Inauguration on January 20th, and the S&P 500 entered today up 8% since the last close before the Inauguration. Speaking of the G7, the US has been the worst market among these seven developed nations since Inauguration Day in January. Along with being the second-best performing country ETF since Inauguration Day, Vietnamhas easily been the best performer since April 8th with a gain of 77.5%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2025

EWO: Lack Of Diversification Creates Added Risks

EWO has delivered impressive year-to-date returns, but gains are concentrated in just a few financial stocks, raising concerns about diversification and risk. Austria's economic outlook is challenged by high government debt, slow GDP growth, and potential trade and defense spending pressures, making future performance uncertain. EWO's heavy sector concentration, extreme risk score, and vulnerability to currency fluctuations increase the risk profile compared to broader European or US ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 28, 2025

EWO: Financials And Cyclicals Explain The Poor Long-Term Performance

US stock valuations are extreme, so I'm seeking undervalued opportunities in overlooked markets like Austria. The iShares MSCI Austria ETF (EWO) offers exposure to Austrian stocks, with a 0.50% expense ratio, a 5.13% dividend yield, and only 19 holdings. Many of the holdings are cyclical, including banks, insurance companies, energy firms and construction-related companies.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24, 2025

Disruptive Theme of the Week: These 3 Themes Have Been Working!

The market temperature for risk may be shifting, with markets back in positive territory for the year after some positive news on the tariff front. But year to date, clearly there have been three themes that have dominated from a performance perspective: gold, defense, and Europe.

ETF Trends • Jun 10, 2025

These countries' stock markets are racing to new highs, outpacing US equity growth

Global markets have been outpacing US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) and growing at massive rates year-to-date in 2025. Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre — who also hosts the Stocks In Translation podcast — tracks a handful of foreign market ETFs for various countries, including Greece, Japan, Italy, Poland, and Israel.

Yahoo Finance • Jun 10, 2025

These ETFs Provide Easy Exposure to Growing International Markets

Investors have ample reason to be concerned about the future of U.S. investment vehicles—mid-May's news of Moody's downgrade of the nation's credit rating and the resultant market shake-up and the lingering threat of dramatic tariff increases chief among them. Unsurprisingly, then, many investors may be likely to increase their exposure to international markets to avoid this turbulence.

MarketBeat • May 24, 2025

These World Markets Are Trouncing The U.S. And Tariffs Aren't The Only Reason

Many ETFs that track foreign markets are up more than 20% this year.

Investors Business Daily • Apr 30, 2025

EWO- Cheap Valuations And Better Growth Prospects Ahead

The iShares MSCI Austria ETF (EWO) has outperformed global and Eurozone stocks this year with a 16% YTD. We expect EWO to continue to fare well, as GDP growth prospects are now on the up after a long period of contraction, buoyed largely by better consumption trends. EWO offers compelling valuations with a P/E at a 37% discount to European stocks and a 50% discount to global stocks, alongside a 7% yield.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 10, 2025