

Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility ETF (NYSEARCA:IDLV) during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 27,944 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $936,000. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC


Cetera Investment Advisers lifted its stake in shares of Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility ETF (NYSEARCA:IDLV) by 205.1% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 46,100 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 30,989 shares


International equities are having a strong year, but not all international ETFs are equally attractive for long-term investment. IDLV has outperformed recently, but its returns over the last three-, five-, and ten-year periods lag behind other international large-cap blend funds, making it less compelling. Heavy allocations to Canada and Australia, declining dividends, and higher valuations raise concerns about IDLV's future performance.

For investors seeking momentum, iShares International Developed Low Volatility ETF IDLV is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 18.4% from its 52-week low of $27.11 per share.

After a volatile April, Wall Street has stepped into the defamed May. While many may want to sell this month, some specific ETFs are likely to rise.

Diversification is a key theme in 2025, as investors look for ways to navigate market volatility. Major U.S. equity indexes started the year near record-high levels of concentration.