Thornburg International Equity ETF

TXUE

Market cap $541M

A shrinking pool of stocks is powering most of Wall Street's gains, making international equities worth a fresh look, according to Thornburg Investment Management. That shift is unfolding in the second half of 2026.

On June 23, Thornburg expanded its active ETF lineup with the launch of the Thornburg Premium Income Builder ETF (THOR). The fund targets dividend paying equities at the global level and pairs them with an options strategy that generates income.

Thornburg takes top accolades in the multi-asset mutual fund of the year and newcomer ETF firm of the year categories SANTA FE, N.M., March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. ("Thornburg"), a global investment firm that oversees $59 billion1 in assets, today announced that Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund (Ticker: TIBIX) was awarded multi-asset mutual fund of the year and the firm was named newcomer ETF firm of the year at the With Intelligence 2026 Mutual Fund and ETF Awards ceremony.

Further confirming that more investors are seeking opportunities outside of U.S. borders, Morningstar data showed that international equity ETFs saw $22 billion in net flows during the month of October. As of October 31, international equity ETFs now comprise 14% of the total ETF marketplace.

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The U.S. Federal Reserve instituted a second rate cut of the year, which could only add more fuel to the international assets flame that's been burning bright for much of 2025. Further rate cuts will only apply additional downforce to the U.S. dollar, creating additional tailwinds for international equities.

Decades of global market dominance by U.S. equities have caused investors to wonder if today's market valuations may not support the underlying fundamentals. If that's the case, a more lucid picture of future returns could be found in international equities investing.

Geopolitical tensions, easing monetary policy, and tariffs are just a few of the market forces that are breeding uncertainty in today's environment. These may keep investors situated in cash when they could be turning it into profitable opportunities.

A declining dollar continues to strengthen the investment case for international equities. However, before investors dive into international equities exposure, it's imperative to examine the options presented to them — namely passive versus active fund options.

Though Liberation Day is in the rearview mirror for the capital markets, it still continues to occupy center stage when it comes to market concerns from a forward-looking perspective.