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International ETFs have delivered strong returns in 2026, with Asian-focused funds significantly outperforming U.S. and European counterparts. Asia 50 ETF surged 41% driven by AI investments, while emerging markets and patent-focused international funds also posted double-digit gains. Europe underperformed due to lower tech concentration compared to the AI-heavy U.S. market, though international stocks remain cheaper on valuation metrics.

India and China ETFs are underperforming in 2026 due to valuation concerns, slowing growth, and lack of broad-based AI gains. India faces pressure from high valuations and limited AI exposure in its IT sector, while China's AI advances haven't translated into market gains despite heavy investment. In contrast, South Korea and Taiwan are benefiting significantly from their exposure to AI hardware leaders like Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC.