Best International ETFs: Top 5 Countries To Outperform The U.S.

Global market leadership may be shifting again as trade tensions escalate, the U.S. dollar trades at multi-year lows, and gold at all-time highs. This brings back for the second time this year the quest for the best international ETFs. The most recent global outlook from the IMF points to ongoing strengths in emerging markets and developing economies vs. the U.S. and other advanced economies in 2026.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 20, 2025

UAE: Prepared To Turn More Constructive After The Recent Blip

UAE is up by 19% on a YTD basis but has given up some of its sturdy gains since July. UAE's non-oil sector is thriving, making up over 77% of GDP, with strong recent growth and a rebound in the PMI, which had seen a temporary blip due to regional tensions. The ETF's performance is heavily influenced by Emaar Properties and First Abu Dhabi Bank, both of which have robust growth, attractive valuations, and well-rounded dividend profiles.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 12, 2025

These countries' stock markets are racing to new highs, outpacing US equity growth

Global markets have been outpacing US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) and growing at massive rates year-to-date in 2025. Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre — who also hosts the Stocks In Translation podcast — tracks a handful of foreign market ETFs for various countries, including Greece, Japan, Italy, Poland, and Israel.

Yahoo Finance • Jun 10, 2025

UAE: This Emirati ETF Faces Significant Concentration Risk

iShares MSCI UAE ETF offers some exposure to the UAE's impressive economy, one of the most rapidly growing of the past half century. Unfortunately, the ETF's historical performance has been underwhelming compared to the U.S. market, and other single country funds. Its selection of equities represents a poor proxy for the broader Emirati economy, raising concerns about its effectiveness and future prospects.

Seeking Alpha • May 31, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: These Emerging Markets Are The Calm In The Tariff Storm

As global markets spiral from fresh tariff hikes, some emerging markets defy the chaos—surviving and thriving.

Benzinga • Apr 24, 2025

UAE: A Diverse Opportunity Set For Fair Value

iShares MSCI UAE ETF offers decent value and yield characteristics, along with diversification benefits. The Macro outlook is positive, with a burgeoning tourism industry, and continued growth in the Real Estate sector. Despite risks in the region, the UAE remains a good opportunity.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 22, 2024

How The UAE's Trade Pacts Lift The Growth Path

The UAE is pursuing deepening trade and investment relations with countries including India, Turkey, Israel, and Indonesia in the form of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements. he specific scope of the CEPAs goes beyond mere trade agreements and includes rules for investment, competition, and public procurement.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2023

UAE ETF: Not The Worst Option Around

The iShares MSCI UAE ETF, with a listing history of over 9 years and an AUM of $39m, covers 38 stocks exposed to the Middle East's second-largest economy. Despite a weaker growth threshold this year, UAE is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the GCC, with the non-oil segment, including travel and tourism, expected to show growth. UAE is heavily exposed to banks who are facing a mixed outlook.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 6, 2023

What the OPEC Output Cut Means for the Fed's Next Rate Hike Decision

On Sunday, eight OPEC+ members including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced plans to voluntarily reduce global oil output by about 1.16 million barrels per day until year-end. What does this mean for the Federal Reserve's inflation-reduction efforts going forward?

InvestorPlace • Apr 3, 2023

The Arab Gulf States Defeat Global Slowdown

The Gulf Cooperation Council area has so far withstood global challenges, with year-on-year GDP growth accelerating to 6.9% in 2022, driven by high oil prices and stronger growth rates in non-oil sectors. Inflation rates in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries remain below the regional and global levels and are subsiding faster, expected to average about 2.7% in 2023, down from 3.2% in 2022.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 1, 2023