The defined outcome ETF market, commonly known as buffer ETFs, has grown rapidly in popularity over the last few years, as investors look for funds that explicitly protect against downside risks. In 2022, the stock and bond markets saw a major decline.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-06 09:11:32

The S&P 500's top 10 stocks now make up ~40% of the index. VEFA seeks to provide developed international exposure with an analyst sentiment tilt, which may help reduce concentration risk.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-04 08:45:54

EU-based companies will be prohibited from selling Russian liquefied natural gas next year, even ‌if buyers are located outside the EU, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-18 13:05:29

If you put $10,000 into Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF (NYSEARCA:FNDF) on the last trading day of 2025, you were sitting on roughly $11,920 by the close on June 11, 2026, a 19.2% gain in a little over five months.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-12 07:00:32

The developed market rate-hiking club is getting bigger, as the European Central Bank on Thursday joined counterparts in Australia, Norway and Japan in tightening monetary policy, while more central banks are set ​to follow in the coming months.

reuters.com - 2026-06-11 10:53:13

Despite continued concentration in mega-cap technology stocks, US dividend-focused strategies have generally remained competitive and historically experienced more shallow drawdowns than broader equity markets. Last year, US companies paid a record US$704.8 billion in dividends - the 15th consecutive annual record. Concurrently, dividend growth accelerated across several international markets, highlighting the continued strength of shareholder-return trends.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-07 10:00:00

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.

forbes.com - 2026-06-05 00:35:10

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.

benzinga.com - 2026-06-04 07:55:52

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.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-01 08:00:00

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?

forbes.com - 2026-05-20 06:20:26

American investors have a long, painful history of underweighting international stocks.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-19 11:42:30

Buy a broad international fund and you get the world. The good, the bad, and the indebted.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-18 09:32:33

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.

invezz.com - 2026-05-18 00:29:12

American investors have a home-country problem. Roughly 60% of global market capitalization sits in U.S.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-17 15:58:12

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.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-12 07:36:57

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.

etftrends.com - 2026-05-06 14:52:40

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.

benzinga.com - 2026-05-01 16:03:20

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

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-27 06:00:46

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

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-27 04:05:02

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.

invezz.com - 2026-04-27 03:39:23

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

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-25 03:59:00

International developed-market equities have outperformed US large caps through the first four months of 2026.

247wallst.com - 2026-04-23 14:36:38

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

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-23 04:22:57

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

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-21 03:26:50

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

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-20 04:28:52