Nevertheless, the more attractive returns come with greater risks. International markets are typically more volatile than U.S. markets, especially in the emerging markets where currency fluctuations have pressured their equities market. [Investors Take Second Look at Pummeled Emerging Market ETFs]
“If you currently have exposure to international or emerging market dividend ETFs, I would continue to hold those positions with cautious optimism right here,” Fabian said. “If fundamentals continue to improve overseas, we will likely see additional outperformance from this segment of the economy versus domestic stocks.” [Dividend ETFs for the Long Term]
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Max Chen contributed to this article.