"International equities outperformed US stocks by their largest margin in over 30 years in 2025, and the gap has widened further into 2026. According to Seymour Asset Management, international equities have beaten US equities by roughly 15% since the inflection point in November 2024."
"IEMG tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index, covering large, mid, and small-cap stocks across developing economies. At $148.6 billion in assets, IEMG is one of the largest and cheapest ways to access emerging markets, with an expense ratio of just 0.09%."
The S&P 500 has declined 1.6% in 2026, while emerging markets and developed international markets have surged. A significant valuation gap between US and non-US equities is closing. Three ETFs provide different approaches to gaining international exposure: IEMG, FFEM, and FIVA. International equities outperformed US stocks by 15% since November 2024, driven by a weaker US dollar, attractive valuations, global growth, and increased European defense spending. IEMG offers a low-cost option for emerging market exposure with strong returns.
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