Investors may think the current bull market is all about growth stocks, especially the Magnificent 7,^* but that’s only true in the US. Internationally, value investing has been thriving, and performance, sector makeup, and valuations look very different.

^* The Magnificent Seven is the name given to Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla.

Important Risks: Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. • Foreign investments may be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments and are subject to the risk of currency fluctuations and adverse political, economic and regulatory developments. These risks may be greater, and include additional risks, for investments in emerging markets or  in a particular geographic region or country. • The securities of large market capitalization companies may underperform other segments of the market. Focusing on one or more sectors may increase volatility and risk of loss if adverse developments occur. • For dividend-paying stocks, dividends are not guaranteed and may decrease without notice. • Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. 

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