international stocks

Can International Stocks Outperform Once Again in 2026? Here’s What Nobel Prize Economist Robert Shiller Has to Say.

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Can International Stocks Outperform Once Again in 2026? Here’s What Nobel Prize Economist Robert Shiller Has to Say.

U.S. stocks had a fantastic 2025. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) finished the year up 16.4%, despite a sharp drop in March and April. But investors in international stocks did even better. The MSCI World ex USA index, which tracks large- and mid-cap stocks from developed markets outside the U.S., climbed 32.6% for the year. … Read more

These International ETFs Can Add Unique Diversity to Your Portfolio

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These International ETFs Can Add Unique Diversity to Your Portfolio

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT:IEFA) and iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (NASDAQ:ACWX) offer broad access to non-U.S. equities, but their approaches differ: IEFA tracks only developed markets, while ACWX adds emerging markets into the mix. This comparison highlights differences in cost, performance, sector tilts, and portfolio construction for investors considering international diversification. … Read more