Go Global: 10 Non-U.S. Stocks To Buy Now

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Summary

  • Investors are increasingly rotating into non-U.S. stocks as President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth tariff policies, US corporate earnings deterioration, inflation fears, and lower Consumer Confidence.
  • More investors are diversifying, shifting to safe-haven sectors, alternative asset classes, and international stocks to navigate growing uncertainty surrounding the U.S. economy.
  • YTD, the SPDR® EURO STOXX 50 ETF (FEZ) +14.89%, the iShares MSCI BIC ETF (BKF) +10.44%, and the SPDR® S&P China ETF (GXC) +14.58% vs. the S&P 500’s -2.77%.
  • SA Quant has identified 10 non-U.S. stocks with strong factor grades as well as higher forward growth and more attractive valuations than the broader market.
  • The 10 selections are diversified across five sectors and seven countries.
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U.S. Investors Seek Returns Abroad

Grab your passport. As Wall Street suffers whiplash from President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth tariff policies, U.S. investors are increasingly rotating into foreign stocks for a much-needed respite from volatile markets and economic uncertainty. While plenty of investors have opted

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