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It's hard to avoid the daily market headlines touting huge moves for AI firms, or the latest volatility from the Strait of Hormuz. However, events-based news often obfuscates the subtler stories that can really define a portfolio's performance.
Entering 2026, investors were clamoring for international equities exposure to diversify away from expensive U.S. stocks. Most investors have significant and potentially even risky amounts of exposure to just a handful of firms.
While headlines look elsewhere, it's concentration risk that remains a throughline touching on the other narratives looming over markets.
The push for international equities diversification continues amid shifting global macroeconomic conditions. These days, investors have more options when it comes to international exposure.
American Century Investments has established itself as an innovative player in the ETF space, after launching its first products in January 2018. The index-based American Century US Quality Value ETF (VALQ) and the actively managed American Century Diversified Corporate Bond ETF (KORP) are still trading today.
Investors have lots of options in the crucial international equities ETF space. How does one decide between funds?
Key Takeaways With the U.S. equity market highly concentrated and representing a smaller share of global GDP, advisors are seeking non-U.S. growth opportunities. Funds like the American Century Quality Diversified International ETF (QINT) are capturing significant assets as investors target more attractive overseas valuations.
For nearly two decades, the playbook for U.S. investors was simple: Buy domestic tech and enjoy the ride. However, the conversation has shifted toward a long-overdue resurgence of international investing.