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International stocks look more attractive as U.S. AI concentration rises

ETF Trends notes the S&P 500 has seen extreme narrowing this year, and international equities trade at about 14 times projected 2027 earnings versus 17 times for U.S. stocks.

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ETF Trends argues the case for international equities is strengthening as global interest rates normalize and investors reassess where capital costs are headed.

The outlet points to shifting U.S. market leadership, saying only about one-third of S&P 500 components are outperforming the broader benchmark this year as momentum remains tied to heavy AI spending.

ETF Trends also cites a valuation gap, saying on an equal-weighted basis international stocks trade at roughly 14 times projected 2027 earnings compared with 17 times for U.S. equities, alongside higher dividend yields.

The article highlights that U.S. hyperscalers are projected to allocate nearly all operating cash flow to infrastructure in 2026, which can increase corporate debt issuance and concentrate risk, while non-U.S. tech firms benefit from supply chain shifts without the same domestic debt load.

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