International Blend Equity

International blend mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets... International blend mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in a mix of value and growth stocks outside of the U.S. They can be actively or passively managed. These funds may own securities in Europe, Asia, Canada, Australasia, and Latin America. They may also still have some exposure to the U.S. They can be focused on small, mid, or large cap companies. Value stocks tend to exhibit slower-than-average growth, they are more likely to pay dividends, which can increase an investor’s total return. Accordingly, they tend to trade at lower valuations (price-earnings ratios, for example), than growth stocks, which are companies projected to grow at a faster rate than the stock market average, based on measures such as book value, revenue, and earnings per share. Accordingly, they tend to trade at higher valuations (price-earnings ratios, for example), than value stocks. This is because they are typically valued more for their potential years from now, rather than their current revenue or earnings. Blend funds aim to focus on the right combination of stocks, which can provide a balance between value and growth stock attributes. International blend mutual funds and ETFs can invest in a range of sectors. Funds that have a greater concentration in value stocks will tend to exhibit less volatility than a fund solely focused on growth stocks. By contrast, a fund with a greater concentration in growth stocks will tend to exhibit more volatility but offer investors the chance for higher returns. As a result, conservative investors will tend to prefer international blend mutual funds and ETFs that are focused on large cap stocks in developed market economies. More aggressive investors will usually own funds more geared towards developing market economies and small or mid-cap stocks. Last Updated: 12/08/2023 View more View less

International blend mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in a mix of value and growth stocks outside of the U.S. They can be actively or passively managed. These funds... International blend mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in a mix of value and growth stocks outside of the U.S. They can be actively or passively managed. These funds may own securities in Europe, Asia, Canada, Australasia, and Latin America. They may also still have some exposure to the U.S. They can be focused on small, mid, or large cap companies. Value stocks tend to exhibit slower-than-average growth, they are more likely to pay dividends, which can increase an investor’s total return. Accordingly, they tend to trade at lower valuations (price-earnings ratios, for example), than growth stocks, which are companies projected to grow at a faster rate than the stock market average, based on measures such as book value, revenue, and earnings per share. Accordingly, they tend to trade at higher valuations (price-earnings ratios, for example), than value stocks. This is because they are typically valued more for their potential years from now, rather than their current revenue or earnings. Blend funds aim to focus on the right combination of stocks, which can provide a balance between value and growth stock attributes. International blend mutual funds and ETFs can invest in a range of sectors. Funds that have a greater concentration in value stocks will tend to exhibit less volatility than a fund solely focused on growth stocks. By contrast, a fund with a greater concentration in growth stocks will tend to exhibit more volatility but offer investors the chance for higher returns. As a result, conservative investors will tend to prefer international blend mutual funds and ETFs that are focused on large cap stocks in developed market economies. More aggressive investors will usually own funds more geared towards developing market economies and small or mid-cap stocks. Last Updated: 12/08/2023 View more View less