Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF

IVAL

Market cap $175M

IVAL ranks last among 41 International Equity Value ETFs. I rate it a Sell due to poor performance and lack of hedging. JIVE, ranked third, benefits from hedging, different country and sector allocations, and a higher percentage in financial services. IVAL's focus on mid-cap stocks and lack of hedging contribute to its underperformance compared to JIVE's diversified and hedged portfolio.

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