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Every few years, the investment community rediscovers the case for international equities. A string of outperformance relative to the S&P 500 generates a wave of allocation recommendations, money flows in, and then — historically, more often than not — U.S. exceptionalism reasserts itself and the rotation reverses.
On CNBC's "Halftime Report Final Trades," Oliver Renick, the network's Options Reporter, said that while the S&P 500 has been on a 9-day winning streak, international stocks lagged last week.
I compare iShares MSCI EAFE ETF and Invesco S&P Intl Developed Momentum ETF for international developed market exposure. EFA tracks the MSCI EAFE Index, offering broad diversification across 21 developed markets, with Japan and the UK comprising nearly 40% of assets. EFA's sector allocation differs from US large-cap ETFs, with technology not leading; the fund yields 3.1% and has consistently grown distributions.
Contrary to what some Trump officials believe, Europe remains critical to our defense and, indeed, to securing the Free World. Therefore, the sudden, unexpected cancellation of a U.S. Army armor brigade's deployment in Poland raises a deeply disturbing question: Is Washington retreating from Europe?
American investors have a long, painful history of underweighting international stocks.
Buy a broad international fund and you get the world. The good, the bad, and the indebted.
Asian markets fell sharply on Monday after drone strikes in the Gulf reportedly triggered a fire at a nuclear power facility in the UAE, lifting oil prices and reigniting fears over inflation, tighter monetary policy and slower global growth. The renewed geopolitical tensions pushed investors away from equities and into defensive positions, while global bond yields climbed to multi-month highs amid concerns that elevated energy prices could delay central bank easing and even revive the prospect of further interest rate hikes.
American investors have a home-country problem. Roughly 60% of global market capitalization sits in U.S.
Income investors holding iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (NASDAQ:EUFN | EUFN Price Prediction) are sitting on a fund that has done two things at once: handed them a roughly 3.5% yield and delivered a 28% one-year return.
The U.S. ETF industry saw its single-largest new ETF rollout in history when issuer Corgi Funds launched 34 actively managed funds on the Cboe BZX exchange.
South Korea's stock market is on a historic run, but ETF investors piling into the rally may be making a far narrower bet than they realize.
Comerica Bank raised its holdings in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 36.2% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 2,429,988 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional 645,794 shares during the quarter. iShares
Atlas Legacy Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 13.8% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 41,611 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after buying an additional 5,059 shares during
The United States is two months into its most consequential military operation since Iraq. Oil prices have surged more than 55%, and the IMF has cut its global growth forecast.
Calamos Wealth Management LLC reduced its stake in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 13.1% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 165,381 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 24,863 shares during the
International developed-market equities have outperformed US large caps through the first four months of 2026.
Confluence Wealth Services Inc. lifted its position in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 5.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 622,536 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional 31,766 shares during the
Antonelli Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 14.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 131,715 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after buying an additional 16,801 shares during
Family Capital Trust Co cut its position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 88.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 931 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 6,834 shares during the period. Family Capital Trust Co's holdings in
Fifth Third Securities Inc. raised its holdings in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 272.5% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 20,598 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after buying an additional 15,068 shares during the period. Fifth
Apollon Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 11.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 56,964 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional 5,885
Allen Mooney and Barnes Investment Advisors LLC lifted its stake in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 10.8% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 79,436 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 7,727 shares during
The Nasdaq 100 is down more than 6% year-to-date. Meanwhile, the broad international developed market benchmark has held up far better.
Savvy Advisors Inc. increased its stake in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 257.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 41,742 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional 30,079 shares during the period. Savvy Advisors Inc.'s
First Pacific Financial grew its stake in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 1.9% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 299,748 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional 5,609 shares during the
ASL Financial LLC acquired a new stake in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 29,240 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock, valued at approximately $2,808,000. iShares MSCI EAFE ETF comprises
Boston Common Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 27,756 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock, valued at approximately $2,665,000. Other hedge funds and
For as long as most of us can remember, the conversation around international diversification went roughly the same way.
Flagstar Advisors Inc. reduced its holdings in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 36.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 40,720 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 23,745 shares during the quarter. iShares
DAVENPORT and Co LLC decreased its holdings in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 11.2% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 118,126 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 14,858
Contravisory Investment Management Inc. lessened its holdings in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 36.7% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 9,430 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 5,479 shares during the period.
Gryphon Financial Partners LLC boosted its stake in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 18.4% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 53,061 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional 8,251 shares during the period. iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Coastline Trust Co boosted its position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 130.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 373,243 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 211,037 shares during the quarter. iShares
CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. acquired a new position in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 206,663 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock, valued at approximately $19,296,000. Several other institutional investors and hedge
Avity Investment Management Inc. increased its position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 62.1% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 112,803 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 43,212 shares during the period.
I reiterate a "Buy" rating on iShares MSCI EAFE ETF due to attractive valuation and technical support after a recent 9.3% pullback. EFA trades at a 16.7x P/E, over 4 turns cheaper than the S&P 500, with a PEG below 1.9x and a 3.31% dividend yield. The portfolio tilts toward developed ex-U.S. large caps, value, and financials, with limited Energy exposure; seasonality trends are bullish into May.
Allie Family Office LLC reduced its holdings in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 10.2% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 273,761 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 31,255 shares during the quarter. iShares
Allium Financial Advisors LLC lessened its position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 81.8% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 2,251 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 10,113 shares during
Glenmede Investment Management LP lifted its position in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 0.9% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 899,954 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 8,347 shares
Capital International Investors grew its position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 169.9% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 690,803 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 434,866 shares during
Over the last year, we have seen a significant divergence in performance between two key global equity markets, as international equities outperformed US equities. This marked a notable shift from the prior decade, during which US stock market indices consistently outperformed most global markets, particularly developed international equities represented by EAFE (Europe, Australasia, and the Far East).
Group One Trading LLC raised its stake in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 330.3% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 15,722 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 12,068 shares during the period. Group One
US stocks entered 2026 on the back foot, with the S&P 500 down 1.4% year-to-date through early March.
