Can AI-powered ETFs beat the stock market?

The hunt is on for the magic artificial-intelligence model that will enable investors to beat the stock market. For instance two researchers at Hong Kong University recently published a research paper claiming — in theory, anyway — they may have found one. (They will certainly not be the last.)

Market Watch • Jul 24, 2026

IVLU: A Solid International Large-Cap Value ETF With 2 Tough Competitors

IVLU provides diversified exposure to international large-cap value stocks in developed markets. The ETF currently has high exposure to stocks in Japan (31%) and has $4.3B in assets under management. IVLU selects stocks based on their trailing P/B, forward P/E, and trailing EV/CFO ratios. Its 12.54x trailing P/E is also quite cheap compared to peers, though not necessarily against itself. This article identifies FNDF and PXF as two potentially better choices. Specifically, I found them to be of higher quality than IVLU, which could explain their superior long-term returns.

Seeking Alpha • May 28, 2026

IVLU: The Value Factor Is Alive And Kicking In International Markets

iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF offers value exposure with a portfolio of 351 international stocks, notably overweighting Japan and financials. IVLU has outperformed its benchmark IDEV by 1.4% annualized since inception and by 18 percentage points over the past year, highlighting recent value factor strength. The fund boasts a 152% 9-year dividend growth, but distributions have been volatile, with significant cuts in 2018 and 2020.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 11, 2026

IVLU: Financials Probably Have A Little More To Run

Financials have performed very well already, particularly in Europe, but remain quite reasonably priced with NIMs rather resilient to rate cuts. In Japan, they are benefiting from greater investment and capital market activity. iShares Edge MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF has been a great way to avoid the major hit to portfolios from the significantly lower USD on a YTD basis.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 24, 2025

IVLU: The Best Of All Worlds

This ETF offers global equity exposure excluding the US, providing diversification from US-dominated world indices. It trades at a substantial discount to global and even emerging markets, with a reasonable dividend yield. The ETF is well-diversified, investing in over 300 companies, mainly in Japan and Europe, and avoids concentration risk.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 28, 2025

IVLU: A Little Too Much Japan

iShares Edge MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF offers exposure to international value stocks and has outperformed its closest competitor, iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF. The IVLU ETF has a well-diversified portfolio with over 350 holdings and a low expense ratio of 0.3%. Japan makes up nearly 1/3rd of IVLU's country allocation, which could pose risks due to potential currency crisis and disruptions in the market.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 6, 2024

IVLU Vs. EFV: Which Is The Better Ex-U.S. Large Cap Value ETF?

iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF is an ex-US large cap value ETF, like EFV. This article compares them regarding a number of criteria. IVLU looks better, with a shortcoming: 36% of assets is in one single country.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 24, 2023

IVLU: Ex-U.S. Value Stocks Could Be A Buy If Not FX Risks

At first glance, IVLU is a nice option for investors on the hunt for double-digit earnings yields. IVLU has had a solid performance recently, beating a few value ETFs I cover regarding one-month returns and outperforming IVV as well. Its robust Quant rating is telling. Nevertheless, FX factor is not to be ignored, especially its exposure to the yen as the currency is teetering around a record low as Japan's central bank remains pronouncedly dovish.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 24, 2023

The Year's Top 3 International ETFs as of August 2023

ETFs are one of the best ways to invest in the stock market. Instead of trying to find the best stocks out there that may or may need to improve over time, ETFs offer a much less stressful option allowing investors to have money in many different companies simultaneously.

InvestorPlace • Aug 7, 2023

3 Value-Based ETFs to Consider

The art of value investing is often underappreciated. Pioneered by Benjamin Graham and evolved by Warren Buffett (Trades, Portfolio), value investing seeks companies with promising earnings and low-risk premiums in an attempt to unlock hidden value.

GuruFocus • May 30, 2023