Why an international equity rotation could continue
Five important factors supporting this potential opportunity—especially for Europe.
- Global investor sentiment has shifted toward international developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada.
- A weaker trend for the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies may support continued investment flows toward international developed markets.
- If market leadership from a small group of large cap growth companies within the S&P 500 index were to change, investors may seek a broader set of opportunities in international markets over the longer term.
- A wave of fiscal stimulus may also support growth trends for European markets.
- Developed-market international equities—especially in Europe—may have more room to run before they reach their long-term valuation level relative to the S&P 500 index.

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