International Large-Cap Growth Equity

International large-cap growth mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their... International large-cap growth mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in large companies listed on non-U.S. developed markets. These typically include nations in Europe (Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, the U.K., and Italy, as well as the Scandinavian countries), Australia, Canada, and Japan. Large-cap stocks are typically defined as those in the top 70% of market capitalization in a given market. Another defining feature of large-cap stocks is that they usually have a market capitalization greater than US$10 billion. Growth companies are those firms that are projected to grow at a faster rate than the stock market average, based on measures such as book value, revenue, and earnings per share. Growth companies tend to trade at higher valuations (price-earnings ratios, for example), than so-called value stocks. This is because they are typically valued more for their potential years from now, rather than their current revenue or earnings. On one hand, international large-cap growth mutual funds and ETFs can be good investments if their holdings manage to meet or exceed forecasted revenue and earnings growth. On the other hand, funds and ETFs with holdings that fail to meet estimated future revenue or earnings targets may significantly decline in value. International large-cap growth mutual funds and ETFs typically have significant exposure to the communications, information technology, and consumer sectors. Some may also own financial services and materials companies. International large-cap growth mutual funds and ETFs are purchased by investors primarily for their capital gains potential. While some do offer dividend payouts, these yields tend to be low. They are usually appropriate for slightly aggressive investors willing to take on more risk, compared to traditional conservative investors, in search of higher returns. Last Updated: 12/24/2024 View more View less

International large-cap growth mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in large companies listed on non-U.S. developed markets. These typically include nations in Europe (Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, the U.K.,... International large-cap growth mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in large companies listed on non-U.S. developed markets. These typically include nations in Europe (Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, the U.K., and Italy, as well as the Scandinavian countries), Australia, Canada, and Japan. Large-cap stocks are typically defined as those in the top 70% of market capitalization in a given market. Another defining feature of large-cap stocks is that they usually have a market capitalization greater than US$10 billion. Growth companies are those firms that are projected to grow at a faster rate than the stock market average, based on measures such as book value, revenue, and earnings per share. Growth companies tend to trade at higher valuations (price-earnings ratios, for example), than so-called value stocks. This is because they are typically valued more for their potential years from now, rather than their current revenue or earnings. On one hand, international large-cap growth mutual funds and ETFs can be good investments if their holdings manage to meet or exceed forecasted revenue and earnings growth. On the other hand, funds and ETFs with holdings that fail to meet estimated future revenue or earnings targets may significantly decline in value. International large-cap growth mutual funds and ETFs typically have significant exposure to the communications, information technology, and consumer sectors. Some may also own financial services and materials companies. International large-cap growth mutual funds and ETFs are purchased by investors primarily for their capital gains potential. While some do offer dividend payouts, these yields tend to be low. They are usually appropriate for slightly aggressive investors willing to take on more risk, compared to traditional conservative investors, in search of higher returns. Last Updated: 12/24/2024 View more View less