Before 2025 even began, some investors and advisors were choosing to opt out of international equity exposure.
Back then, it wasn’t too difficult to fault them for doing so. Even though international companies offer great diversification benefits, some remained wary about how the threat of tariffs would impact international returns. Beyond tariffs, some traders may have held reservations over whether U.S. economic uncertainty would trickle down to companies and markets across the globe.
Despite all these doubts, things have gone well so far for international equities. A number of international-focused ETFs have continued to steadily build on returns through the first two months of the year.
Tapping into CVIE's Track Record
One particularly interesting success story has been the Calvert International Responsible Index ETF (CVIE ). CVIE’s strategy lies in delivering access to international companies with more responsible business practices.
Before even diving into the fund’s strategy, it’s worth highlighting that the fund is currently offering good returns. As of February 21, 2025, CVIE’s NAV has risen 4.46% over the last month alone.
These returns expand to the fund’s long-term performance, as well. The Calvert fund’s NAV has jumped over 12% during the last twelve months, as of February 21, 2025.
CVIE’s success is due in part to its diversified portfolio of international companies. The fund has a focus on companies that particularly display responsible business practices.
The advantages of responsible business practices extend far beyond environmental benefits, as well. Calvert’s investment framework seeks companies that provide steadfast and transparent leadership. These factors can directly correlate to stronger shareholder value.
Calvert’s strategy has curated a portfolio of many tried-and-true names in international equities. This includes, among others, TSMC, Nestle, Samsung, AstraZeneca, and Novo Nordisk.
Within Calvert’s library a number of ETFs offer a focus on responsible business practices. One of the largest Calvert funds, the Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index ETF (CVLC ), has over $450 million in assets under management.
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