Europe Is Stronger Than Investors Think. What to Own Now.

Europe has had its share of hardships this year: an energy shock created by the war in Iran, the hottest summer on record, competitive pressure from China, and political volatility. European companies are doing remarkably well. The Euro Stoxx 600 index is up 10.3% this year—just behind the S&P 500’s 11.7% gain—yet strategists say U.S. investors still own little in Europe.