International stock exchange traded funds are enjoying a great boost from Eurozone markets as Europe’s record-breaking earnings season also came with a jump in number of company share repurchases. The buyback announcements were the cherry on top after Europe’s near 150% quarterly profit surge, the best since Refinitiv IBES records began in 2012.
Single-country opportunities can inject a healthy dose of diversification into a portfolio. Two funds to consider in today’s markets include the Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF (GXF) and the Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (ARGT) .
Some market observers believe Europe is ready for its closeup in the reopening trade conversation. If that prognosis proves accurate, it could be meaningful for an array of exchange traded funds, including the First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX ETF (NasdaqGM: FEUZ) .
Toronto-headquartered Purpose Investments has launched a new ETF in Europe providing exposure to US enterprise software companies. Som Seif, CEO of Purpose Investments. The Purpose Enterprise Software ESG-S UCITS ETF has been listed on the London Stock Exchange (SOFT LN) and is set to cross-list on Xetra (SOFT GY) on Tuesday.
International markets and related exchange traded funds maintained their momentum Friday, with European stocks closing at an all-time high, as a strong earnings season and the European Central Bank’s supportive monetary policy outlook helped offset concerns over the more infectious Covid-19 Delta variant. “The Monday selloff seems like a moment of brief panic, and … was enough, it appears, to reset sentiment and activity and prompt a resurgence of bullish momentum.
Investors are focusing on the second quarter earnings season, with some marquee names from domestic sectors yet to report. However, market participants may not want to overlook what could be a stellar batch of earnings in Europe.
The WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (NYSEArca: DXJ) is higher by 11.08% year-to-date, an admirable showing among developed market single-country exchange traded funds. More upside could be on the way for Japanese equities and DXJ as activist investors increasingly augur for change at companies in the world’s third-largest economy.
Lyxor Asset Management has expanded its range of sustainable fixed income funds with the launch of the world’s first ETF tracking green bonds from eurozone sovereign issuers. François Millet, Head of ETF Strategy, ESG and Innovation at Lyxor Asset Management
There’s a lot to like about European equities, but for investors who were previously lured into the asset class only to be left disappointed, a more restrained, income-based approach could merit consideration. The SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (DIVS) checks those boxes.
Investors willing to venture abroad can extract more yield from the international debt markets. Nevertheless, a focus on quality with FlexShares ETFs can help give yield-seekers more peace of mind. While international debt markets offer a chance at more yield, fixed income investors without prior experience shouldn’t make the dive without first doing their due diligence.
Many dividend investors confine their search to the United States, while a smaller number venture to European equities. However, they should not sleep on the rising payout potency of Asia. That theme is accessible with the SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ( ADIV ) .
Europe dividend-related exchange traded funds could gain momentum as the European Central Bank (ECB) expects to lift restrictions on dividend payments and share buybacks for banks. Following the Federal Reserve’s latest decision to end coronavirus pandemic-induced limits on payouts, the ECB believes banks are resilient enough to resume distributing capital back to shareholders, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Canadian markets and country-specific exchange traded funds are enjoying their best first half year since the financial crisis, as investors have jumped back into cyclical plays with the economy rebounding. Year-to-date, the iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC) has increased 21.6% and the JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF (BATS: BBCA) , the largest ETF dedicated to Canada’s market, has advanced 21.7%.
Volatility is making an unwelcome comeback as global economies continue to re-open, highlighting the importance of hedged assets like the IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE International ETF (HFXI) .
