I Was Looking For A Better Risk Premium Than The S&P 500: I Found It In SPEM

State Street SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF offers a 251 bps risk premium versus a near-zero S&P 500 premium. SPEM delivers a forward earnings yield of 6.91%, outpacing the S&P 500's 4.65–4.93%, with a 2.46% dividend yield. Despite higher volatility (14.58% vs. 13.44% for S&P 500), SPEM's expected Sharpe ratio (0.229) remains superior to SPY (0.177).

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026

Double-Digit Returns, Single-Minded Focus: Revisiting Your Emerging Markets ETF

It's been a great time to be an emerging markets equity ETF investor, but it may also be a great time to revisit your EM ETF.

ETF Trends • Sep 9, 2026

International Investing: International Outperformance Vs. S&P 500 Is Healthy, And It's Still Early

International or non-US investing has been quietly putting up robust numbers for shareholders. Today, we are seeing international, gold and even grains of late start to rally, without much give-back in the S&P 500 or Nasdaq.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 4, 2026

How to invest in a booming stock market that's way cheaper than the S&P 500

Poland's reclassification as a developed economy from an emerging market opens it up for investment by many more investors.

Market Watch • Sep 3, 2026

US adds Chinese solar, battery firms to list of military-linked companies

The U.S. has added some of the world's largest solar ​and battery manufacturers to a list ‌of companies it believes are aiding China's military.

Reuters • Jun 9, 2026

Nikkei 225 leads Asian markets lower as Middle East tensions hit sentiment

Asian equities fell on Tuesday as doubts over a Middle East ceasefire weighed on risk appetite, offsetting optimism around artificial intelligence funding and potential listings. MSCI's Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan slipped 0.6% after a volatile open.

Invezz • Jun 2, 2026

Are Asia small caps overlooked winners in regional equity markets in 2026?

Asia's smaller companies have delivered stronger returns than the region's large-cap stocks over the past five years, while also offering lower volatility and broader sector exposure, according to HSBC Asset Management. The firm said Asia small-cap stocks outperformed their large-cap counterparts by nearly 3% annualised at the index level over the period.

Invezz • May 25, 2026

House lawmakers introducing bill to toughen US ban on Chinese vehicles

Two members of the U.S. House of ​Representatives on Monday will introduce ‌legislation to toughen a U.S. government ban on Chinese ​automakers from entering ​the American market just before ⁠President Donald Trump heads to China ​for talks.

Reuters • May 11, 2026

3 International ETFs Worth Considering as the Iran War Ceasefire Leaves Global Valuations in Flux

The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF gained nearly 37% in the past year. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF did even better, with a 37.1% return in the past year.

The Motley Fool • Apr 19, 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