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.
Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4863053-idv-are-internation…
