What’s Behind the Value Advantage of International Stocks?

By David G. Herro, CFA®

What earnings growth really means for international stocks

While US growth may be higher, international stocks may have a value advantage, explains Harris Associates’ David Herro.

In a recent webcast hosted by Harris Associates, adviser to the Oakmark Funds, international equities experts David Herro, CFA®, CIO-International Equities and Portfolio Manager, and Justin Hance, Director of International Research and Portfolio Manager, shared their value investing insights. Video clip highlights include:
  • Why, despite greater earnings growth in the US, the pricing disparities compared to international stocks is still too high today.
  • The misnomer of what stronger growth in the US means for quality European companies that earn significant money in the US and emerging markets.
  • Tips from recent trips to Europe and Japan: value in Germany, improving profitability in Japan.
For more information, download a whitepaper from the Harris Associates international markets team for a more in-depth look at how international markets are priced today.
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