Global ETFs Worth Watching as Investors Rethink U.S. Tech Bets

Choppy S&P 500 moves, AI-driven tech sell-offs and a softer dollar are pushing investors to look beyond U.S. equities, toward global equity ETFs amid volatility.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 9, 2026

LVHI: An Income-Generating Ex-U.S. Vehicle, But Also Low Vol

The Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF is a passive ETF that tracks an index built on an optimized hybrid multi-factor strategy. LVHI has managed to maintain a competitive risk grade without losing excessive total return. This makes it very competitive, not relative to the S&P 500, but to the aggregated ex-U.S. market, even compared to other factor ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 17, 2025

LVHI: The Best Choice For Global Dividend Investors

Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF earns a strong buy rating for its superior risk-adjusted returns and defensive global exposure. LVHI offers high income (5.01% yield), low volatility, and strong capital preservation, outperforming IDEV in drawdowns and Sharpe ratios over 3- and 5-year periods. The fund's concentrated, currency-hedged portfolio targets stable, mature markets and defensive sectors, with high turnover to maintain low risk and high yield.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 6, 2025

Retirement-Ready: 5 Dividend ETFs for Growth, Stability, and Income

These dividend exchange-traded funds have all you can ask for. You can use the first one as a core holding and selectively pick out the satellites.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 26, 2025

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: LVHI

On this episode of the ETF of the Week podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

ETF Trends • Jul 29, 2025

LVHI: A Decent Low Volatility International Dividend ETF

LVHI offers a unique mix of high dividend yield, low volatility, and full currency hedging for developed market equities, distinguishing itself from most international value ETFs. The fund's exposure limits and volatility screens promote diversification and stability but may result in higher turnover and capping top-performing stocks. Currency hedging reduces volatility, but eliminates FX diversification; LVHI outperformed peers during USD strength, but lagged when the dollar weakened in 2025.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 27, 2025

ETF of the Week: Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI)

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends.

ETF Trends • Jul 24, 2025

Weathering the Storm: Case for Low Volatility ETFs

Market turbulence has become a hallmark of today's investing landscape. Against the shifting sands of monetary policy and elevated macro uncertainty, investors are increasingly seeking strategies that offer stability without sacrificing long-term returns.

ETF Trends • Jul 16, 2025

LVHI: Diversified, Defensive And Delivering

Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF offers strong international diversification, low volatility, and a stable 4-5% dividend yield, making it attractive for defensive income-focused investors. The ETF's robust diversification caps holdings, sectors, and regions, reducing concentration risk and enhancing portfolio stability. LVHI's NAV has grown at a 3.5% CAGR since inception, indicating healthy capital preservation alongside income generation.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 13, 2025

LVHI: Global Exposure That Delivers Less Volatility

The fund's strategy focuses on generating income through global securities, with a current dividend yield of approximately 5%. LVHI has been able to provide resilience and better capital preservation during US market declines. Despite some weaknesses related to the dividend growth, the fund's consistent payouts make it an appealing option for income-focused investors.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 2, 2025