MSCI EAFE Index

Investors frustrated with the laggard performances turned in by U.S. small-caps and the related exchange-traded funds this year have been able to that frustration into profits with international small-cap ETFs. That has not meant taking on excessive risk, either. The iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF...

For many dividend investors, it is easy to focus on U.S. stocks and have that be the end of their dividend needs. However, this strategy can leave income investors yearning for more. More portfolio diversity, more yield and, yes, more dividend growth. On its own, the widely followed MSCI EAFE Index...

Historical data indicate many investors typically allocate significant portions of their portfolios to domestic large-caps, while being underweight international stocks. From there, it can logically be inferred that most investors are grossly underweight international small-caps, if they have any...

Advisors and investors have heard plenty this year about the quality factor's laggard status relative to its momentum counterpart. In fact, quality has been on a drag on some of the most popular U.S. dividend exchange-traded funds. For investors looking for international income, the good news...