Looking at International Stocks? Lean Into Emerging Markets, Instead

U.S. investors are facing quite a bit of concentration risk, even as markets seem to be broadening. Entering 2026, prior to all the geopolitical volatility, investors were clamoring for ex-U.S. equities.

ETF Trends • Aug 21, 2026

GEM Closes Inaugural Seed & Micro Venture Fund at $82 Million

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GEM, an independent investment management firm that provides customized solutions for long-term investors worldwide, announced today the final close of GEM Seed & Micro Venture Fund, LP (the “Fund”). The Fund closed with $82 million in total commitments, exceeding its $80 million internal hard cap and $60 million fundraising target. Commitments came from a diverse group of limited partners, including healthcare institutions, university endowments, family of.

Business Wire • Aug 11, 2026

Now's the Time for Emerging Markets Stocks

It may be hard to believe, with global markets still pressured by ongoing conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, but now could be the time for emerging markets. Emerging markets can help investors diversify away from AI hyperscalers that already constitute big parts of portfolios.

ETF Trends • Jul 17, 2026

GEM OIL Confirms Copper-Bearing Sulphide System at Hanson Lake with Drill Core Assays up to 1.145% Copper

Regina, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - GEM OIL INC. is pleased to provide an update on its flagship Hanson Lake Project, a massive 26,318-hectare copper-gold exploration property strategically positioned in the heart of Saskatchewan's emerging base metal district.

Newsfile Corp • Jun 22, 2026

Where investors may find the next 'big wave' for AI trade

Tim Urbanowicz, chief investment strategist at Innovator from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, tackles the AI boom.

CNBC • Jun 5, 2026

Potential Iran Deal Impact May Benefit These Markets

While it may have been in the headlines for weeks without conclusion, a U.S.-Iran deal may be actually nearing — for real this time. Markets have been anticipating some kind of arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for some time.

ETF Trends • May 29, 2026

This Smart Beta Emerging Markets ETF Has Outperformed Since January

Investors are looking for opportunities in ex-U.S. equities. In January, flows into ex-U.S. international equities ETFs helped to break records as investors clamored for ways to diversify into cheaper stocks away from mega cap tech.

ETF Trends • Mar 24, 2026

Get Emerging Markets Outperformance in This EM Equities ETF

If 2025 was a very kind year for emerging markets, what will 2026 hold? Many investors and market watchers are anticipating a strong repeat performance for ex-U.S. stocks.

ETF Trends • Jan 30, 2026

Emerging Markets ETFs to Take the Crown Again

Even the tidal wave of tariffs wasn't enough to hold back the rally in global equities last year. As it turns out, emerging markets were the single best-performing major regional indices in 2025.

ETF Trends • Jan 20, 2026

Emerging Markets ETFs to Take the Crown Again?

Even the tidal wave of tariffs wasn't enough to hold back the rally in global equities last year. As it turns out, emerging markets were the single best-performing major regional indices in 2025.

ETF Trends • Jan 20, 2026