Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a sky-high addressable market, which is something investors can appreciate. Nvidia’s and Palantir’s sustainable moats are what have made them so popular on Wall Street.
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International equities experienced a prolonged period of under-performance (2009-2024), challenging investor conviction in global diversification. 2025 witnessed a surge from rock-bottom valuation, leading IDV to breach a 17-year trading range. Strong momentum, and continuing under-investment may signal a ‘1982 moment.’ Reassessing portfolio allocations to international markets may be warranted as relative value and mean reversion dynamics come into focus.
KSS, ALB, and AA show strong yearlong momentum despite recent dips, making them timely bets as markets whipsaw.
SPTM offers broader market exposure and holds nearly five times as many stocks as VTV. VTV pays a higher dividend yield and has shown less volatility and drawdown over the past five years.
