VEA: Lower Correlations And Cheaper Valuations Make The Case

Developed markets are offering improved diversification as correlations to U.S. equities decline. Valuation spreads favor international stocks, suggesting more attractive forward returns. VEA provides low-cost, highly diversified exposure with strong liquidity and minimal concentration risk.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 19, 2026

These 2 Asset Classes Had the Best February. Can It Continue?

Investors have been diversifying away from U.S. stocks for months. REITs look more attractive as interest rates look like they'll go lower.

The Motley Fool • Mar 6, 2026

Trump's New Tariff Threat Makes This Vanguard ETF Best for the ‘Sell-America' Trade

Since President Donald Trump rolled out his landmark “Liberation Day” tariffs on April 2 last year, U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 26, 2026

Worried About Tariffs? Buy 2 Vanguard Index Funds That Are Beating the S&P 500 in 2026.

The U.S. stock market has underperformed many international stock markets year to date, due in part to concerns about how tariffs will affect the U.S. economy. The Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF provides heavy exposure to stocks in Japan, South Korea, and Australia; the fund has advanced 18% year to date.

The Motley Fool • Feb 26, 2026

Outperformance Was Elusive For Active Managers in 2025

Almost 1,000 active ETFs launched in 2025, but did their performance substantiate the demand? Across the universe of funds, active managers for ETFs and mutual funds found that outperformance was elusive compared to their passive peers based on the latest Morningstar US Active/Passive Barometer report.

ETF Trends • Feb 24, 2026

VEA vs. SPDW: Which International ETF Is the Best Choice for Investors?

Both VEA and SPDW offer ultra-low expense ratios and similar one-year returns. VEA holds a much larger number of stocks and manages significantly more assets under management (AUM).

The Motley Fool • Feb 23, 2026

How Much Cheaper Are International Stocks Than U.S. Stocks?

Advanced economy and emerging market stocks outperformed U.S. stocks last year. That momentum continues as those stocks are crushing U.S. stocks so far in 2026.

The Motley Fool • Feb 20, 2026

3 International Stock Market ETFs to Buy With $2,000 and Hold Forever

Both developed and emerging market international stocks have beaten the S&P 500 by a wide margin over the past year. Their relative value and accelerating growth profiles look attractive even after their recent rally.

The Motley Fool • Feb 20, 2026

ETF Prime: International Stocks Lead Flows

Roxanna Islam, head of sector and industry research at VettaFi, joined Nate Geraci on this week's ETF Prime to discuss record international equity flows. The category saw net inflows of over $220 billion in 2025 with momentum continuing into 2026 at roughly $75 billion year-to-date.

ETF Trends • Feb 20, 2026

Don't Count Them Out Yet: Why International ETFs Could Still Outperform in 2026

International stocks have been driven by a weaker dollar and positive global economic conditions. European stocks in particular are benefiting from increased defense spending.

The Motley Fool • Feb 13, 2026