2025 has been strong for international equities, and international ETF TOUS has proved no exception. The active international ETF has performed very well amid some notable domestic turbulence for U.S. investors. For investors considering diversifying abroad and getting some of that upside, it may be worth digging into its underlying stocks and strategy.
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The T. Rowe Price International Equity ETF (TOUS ) charges a 50 basis point (bps) fee for its approach. The fund invests in ex-U.S. developed market stocks of any capitalization, holding about 150 firms. Its managers look for quality business models, high earnings potential, and good valuation metrics in potential investments.
What kind of firms, then, does TOUS hold? The active international ETF’s top three countries according to ETF Database include Japan, France, and the United Kingdom. Its top equities categories include finance firms, electronic technology, and healthy technology. So, which firms lead based on weighting in its portfolio?
TOUS’ International ETF Holdings
According to YCharts data, luxury car company Rolls-Royce Holdings LLC (RYCEY) currently occupies the largest weight in TOUS. RYCEY has returned more than 100% YTD per YCharts data, with power systems, defense, and civil aerospace industries per YCharts. It currently offers a 16.5% return on assets.
The fund also invests in AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) which has returned 15.45% YTD. Its 28.27 P/E ratio and 19.95% return on equity can intrigue. The drug giant makes a third of its sales in the United States, but the other ⅔ comes from abroad. Oncology and cardiology medicines lead the way in its revenues according to YCharts.
Finally, UniCredit SpA (UNCRY) deserves a mention. A huge Italian banking firm, the stock has returned 93% YTD with 16.3% return on equity.
Strong performers like those have helped TOUS return 22.3% YTD. That outperformed its ETF Database Category and Factset Segment averages at 5.6% and 17.6% respectively. Looking ahead, a fund like TOUS could appeal.
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