It’s no secret that investors and advisors both are contemplating what the U.S. equity market is going to look like in 2025.
This uncertainty is understandable. Some experts believe that the proposals for deregulation could create a strong avenue for U.S. companies to expand. Others worry that President-elect Trump’s tariff plans could lead to sharper inflation.
These questions don’t even touch on the direction the Federal Reserve could be heading. Few on the market doubt that the Fed would stop cutting rates, but the frequency and intensity of said cuts is under consideration.
Keeping all of these domestic concerns in mind, it can certainly make sense to adopt a more international portfolio for the new year. This year has not been especially kind to international equities, but diversifying a portfolio can pay off in the long term. One could consider the benefits of diversification especially attractive when heading into 2025 with an uncertain U.S. market.
Tap Into Calvert's International Strategy
For those interested in building up their international equity portfolio, the Calvert International Responsible Index ETF (CVIE ) could help. CVIE offers a distinct selection of large-cap companies from across the globe.
The fund employs Calvert’s disciplined process for screening companies for responsible investment behaviors. This includes analyzing stocks for environmental, social, and governance factors. Along with promoting positive social change, companies considered ESG-friendly may offer more operational efficiency and retention of talent.
Crucially, CVIE presents a good opportunity to add exposure to companies with great investment opportunities. This currently includes a stronger exposure to Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, and France.
CVIE’s diversified portfolio of international companies is currently offering dynamic long-term results. As of November 27, 2024, the fund’s NAV is up 14.52% over the last twelve months. These results are currently outperforming the MSCI World ex-USA Index, which is only up about 13% over the same timeframe.
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