Earlier this year, when domestic and macroeconomic uncertainty kicked up, many advisors chose to broaden their equity exposure into international companies.
At the time, this made plenty of sense. By tapping into companies outside the U.S. and less exposed to tariff risks, advisors could steadily accrue capital appreciation in a time when many investors were running for cover. This is made especially possible through the use of a fund with a properly diversified approach.
QINT’s Progress Report
For a good example of this theory in action, check out the results of the American Century Quality Diversified International ETF (QINT). As of July 9, 2025, the fund has risen over 24% year-to-date.
The good times don’t seem to be stopping any time soon, either. QINT has risen about 3% over the last month, as of June 30, 2025.
These results illustrate two conclusions. First, choosing a diversified international approach was the right way to tackle uncertainty with the U.S. and its tariff agenda. Second, the fund is still growing, so there’s still time for investors to jump aboard.
Looking under the hood of QINT and its strategy can help showcase why the fund’s doing so well. To start, the fund offers an attractive opportunity for distinct geographical diversification.
QINT provides investment exposure to a wide number of countries, including Spain, Switzerland, and Australia. However, the fund holds stronger exposure to Japan, the United Kingdom, and Germany. This approach lets the fund tackle momentum among particularly opportune international markets, while maintaining enough diversification to maintain a solid risk profile. Additionally, the fund’s diversified strategy helps give it many more avenues for steadily building long-term returns.
The fund’s diversification does not stop at its country exposures, either. Notably, QINT invests in both mid- and large-cap securities. This strategy can offer an attractive blend for long-term strategies. The midcaps offer the promise of more growth potential, while the large-caps can offer a stable ballast.
All in all, the opportunities within diversified international investing won’t go away any time soon. When seeking a way to capitalize on this, it can pay off to look toward the funds that are already presenting compelling track records.
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