

Athens International Airport (AIA) reported a 6.6% year-on-year drop in nine-month net profit to €173.

International ETFs are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2026, led by strong gains across Asian and global markets. Here are five ETFs to watch.

iShares Asia 50 ETF (NASDAQ: AIA - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 198,697 shares, a growth of 101.1% from the August 31st total of 98,807 shares. Approximately 0.6% of the company's stock are short sold. Based on
iShares Asia 50 ETF offers concentrated exposure to Asia's AI, semiconductor, and technology leaders, with TSMC and Samsung comprising 39% of AUM. Robust AI-driven semiconductor demand, aggressive capex plans, and Asian government investments underpin AIA's strong momentum and long-term growth catalysts. Chinese fiscal stimulus and capital infusions into state banks provide a near-term re-rating catalyst for AIA's Chinese financial and technology holdings.

Ameritas Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares Asia 50 ETF (NASDAQ: AIA) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 4,619 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $654,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional

South Korea ETFs are pulling back, but robust exports and rising AI spending could create a compelling long-term buying opportunity.

Cooling inflation is easing Fed rate-hike fears, creating a favorable backdrop for growth, emerging-market, Asian and gold ETFs.

The 2026 rally in North Asian equities has been led by the two countries that fabricate the world's most advanced semiconductors.