Dear investor,
2025 has been a surprising year in the markets so far for a good many investors. While U.S. stocks have lagged, international markets—particularly Europe and China—have delivered massive outperformance.
This shift is notable. For years, U.S. equities have dominated, but the tide may be turning. Factors such as economic stimulus abroad, lower valuations, improving economic conditions abroad, and shifting central bank policies are making international stocks increasingly attractive.
Note the chart below, which highlights the year to date performance spread between for example German stocks and the S&P 500 is 24% in favor of German stocks Not to mention versus stocks like NVDA, which as of this writing are lower by -17% for the year to date.
If your portfolio is still heavily concentrated in U.S. stocks, now could be the right time to consider diversifying globally. At Blue Marlin Advisors, we’re actively monitoring these trends and helping our clients position their portfolios to take advantage of evolving market dynamics.
Would you like to discuss how international diversification could benefit your investment strategy?
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