Global Equity ETFs in Focus as AI Optimism Drives Fresh Inflows

AI optimism and easing volatility fuel a $48.7B surge into global equity funds. Here are some global ETFs to consider.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 24, 2026

Emerging-market stocks are back on top in April after punishing Iran selloff. Why they can keep on climbing.

A popular exchange-traded fund that tracks stocks in emerging markets has surged in April — but the ETF is still trailing the S&P 500 since the start of the Iran conflict.

Market Watch • Apr 22, 2026

Better iShares International ETF: IEFA vs. IEMG

IEFA charges a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a higher dividend yield than IEMG. IEMG has delivered a stronger one-year return but with a steeper five-year drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Apr 18, 2026

IEMG: Surprising Resilience In The Face Of Macro Headwinds

I revisit iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG), upgrading my rating from Sell to Hold after strong 39% total return since May 2023. IEMG's performance is driven by heavy tech exposure, with TSM, Samsung, and SK Hynix comprising over 20% of assets and benefiting from AI tailwinds. Despite recent outperformance, IEMG remains highly concentrated in Asia (78%), especially Taiwan and China, amplifying regional and sector risks.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 16, 2026

9 International ETFs for Investors Looking Beyond U.S. Stocks

It's smart to diversify your portfolio beyond just U.S. stocks. These ETFs will quickly and easily have you invested in hundreds, if not thousands, of international stocks.

The Motley Fool • Apr 9, 2026

ETF Prime: Record $460 Billion Flows in Q1 2026

Cinthia Murphy, investment strategist at VettaFi, joined Nate Geraci on this week's ETF Prime to discuss record ETF flows in the first quarter despite challenging market conditions. The industry exceeded $460 billion in total flows, a 50% year-over-year increase from Q1 2025, according to Murphy.

ETF Trends • Apr 8, 2026

Q1 ETF Flows Surge 50% as Investors Brace for a Noisy 2026

A look at ETF flows for the month of March suggests caution is back in vogue. Fixed income ETFs showed serious muscle in the asset gathering race last month, capturing nearly 45% of net creations.

ETF Trends • Apr 1, 2026

1 No-Brainer International Stock Fund to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000

International stocks have been outperforming U.S. stocks for the past several quarters. The combination of forecast growth, earnings acceleration, and compelling valuations makes a particularly strong investment case for emerging markets.

The Motley Fool • Mar 31, 2026

Emerging Market Showdown: IEMG Offers Lower Fees Compared to EEM

EEM charges a much higher expense ratio than IEMG for nearly identical sector exposure and performance IEMG holds more than twice as many stocks, covering small-caps that EEM omits EEM is highly liquid but its five-year risk-adjusted return trails IEMG's, and its yield is slightly lower

The Motley Fool • Mar 27, 2026

IEMG vs VWO: The South Korea Factor

Introduction When investors choose an emerging markets ETF, the two leading low-cost options are IEMG (iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF) and VWO (Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF). At first, they look pretty much interchangeable — both offer broad emerging market equity exposure at scale.

ETF Trends • Mar 6, 2026