Investors turning to European equities over US due to geopolitical tensions and valuations

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-30 19:41:00

Investors are looking beyond the US to European equities, with the EURO STOXX 50 index up 11%, contrasting the US S&P 500’s 6% drop. The shift is driven by geopolitical tensions and valuations. International index funds offer broad market exposure to top companies at low costs, offering a way out of US market turmoil.

Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (VEUSX) boasts a 13.58% 5-year total return with an expense ratio of 0.08%. The fund primarily invests in the Financial Services, Industrials, and Healthcare sectors, offering exposure to companies like SAP SE and Nestle SA. While VEUSX ranks 3rd, AI stocks are seen as holding greater promise for higher returns in a shorter timeframe.

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