Zacks Investment Research
5 International ETFs Up at Least 20% in 2026 & Beating the S&P 500
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.
