3 Top International ETFs for 2026 and Beyond

David Carey: Stocks have had a choppy start to 2026, but one bright spot has been international equities. They outpaced US stocks in 2025 and are off to a strong start again in 2026. Now, it’s almost impossible to predict how long that trend will last, but it does highlight why it can make sense for investors to have some exposure to international markets. That way, they’re positioned to benefit if foreign stocks continue to outperform. Today, I’ll walk through three compelling actively managed international stock ETFs that we think investors can feel comfortable owning in 2026 and beyond.

3 Top International ETFs for 2026 and Beyond

1. Oakmark International Large Cap ETF OAKI
2. John Hancock Disciplined Value International Select ETF JDVI
3. First Eagle Overseas Value ETF FEOE

Let’s start with the Gold-rated Oakmark International Large Cap ETF. Although the ETF itself is new—it launched in December 2025—it’s managed by the same experienced team behind the long-running Oakmark International Mutual Fund, including well-known investor David Herro. There are some succession considerations to keep in mind, but Herro and his team follow a time-tested and disciplined value investing approach. That philosophy and this experienced team support High Process and Above Average People ratings. The managers aim to hold about 45 stocks in the ETF compared with roughly 60 in its mutual fund counterpart. The ETF is also focused on large-cap companies, while the mutual fund sometimes owns some small and mid-caps. The team has always run high conviction in bold portfolios, but has struggled in recent years with some value traps. Encouragingly, it has made some thoughtful adjustments of late to recognize mistakes more quickly and manage position sizes better. These enhancements, alongside an already rigorous research process, continue to make this a compelling option for long-term international investors, and with an expense ratio of just 65 basis points, it is much cheaper than the mutual fund share classes.

Next up is the Gold-rated John Hancock Disciplined Value International Select ETF, which is subadvised by Boston Partners. The same portfolio managers, Josh Jones, Chris Hart, and Soyoun Song, also run its mutual fund sibling, John Hancock Disciplined Value International, and have built a strong track record there. For additional support, the managers work closely with the firm’s impressive central analyst team, which contributes to the strategy’s Above Average People rating. Their approach is rooted in Boston Partners’ hallmark three-pillar framework, focusing on companies with reasonable valuations, improving business momentum, and solid fundamentals. That disciplined process earns a High Process rating. This rigorous approach gives the managers confidence to invest with conviction. Just 35 to 50 stocks make it into the portfolio. Plus, the managers have ample flexibility to invest wherever they find the best opportunities, so it’s uncommon for sector and country allocations to meaningfully deviate from its benchmark and peers. This differentiated offering can lead to lumpy results in the short term, but over the long term, investors benefit from a seasoned team and a consistent time-tested approach that we believe is well-positioned to deliver strong results over the long run.

Finally, we have Silver-rated First Eagle Overseas Value ETF. This strategy is run by the same team behind the flagship First Eagle Overseas Mutual Fund. The experienced group combines top-down insights with detailed company-level research, supporting an Above Average rating for both People and Process. Veteran investor Matthew McLennan leads the team alongside three comanagers, with support from an experienced bench of analysts and portfolio managers, many with more than 20 years in the industry. The team draws on the foundations of its mutual fund sibling, with a few notable exceptions. Whereas the fund stands out for its stakes in cash and gold bullion, neither will have a presence here. Still, the managers conduct very thorough fundamental research to find competitively advantaged companies trading at a steep discount to their intrinsic value estimates. The fund typically holds between 50 and 100 stocks, and the managers take a long-term view, often holding positions for three to five years to allow their investment theses ample time to play out. Overall, we think investors stand to benefit from this disciplined team and thoughtful approach over the long run.

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