These 5 European Stocks are Crushing the S&P 500

European markets have been quietly outperforming the U.S… and more investors are starting to pay attention. In this video, Pieter Slegers from @CompoundingQuality breaks down why international stocks could play a bigger role in your portfolio heading into 2026. From valuation gaps to global diversification trends, we cover what's driving the shift and whether it has room to continue. Then, we dive into five high-quality international stocks. If you're looking to diversify beyond U.S. stocks or find opportunities in overlooked markets, this is a great place to start. Access the FREE premium article 5 High-Yield Stocks to Cushion Market Volatility: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/5highyield View Bridget's Buys here: https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget 📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. Video Chapters: 0:00 European Markets vs U.S. Outlook 0:30 Why Investors Are Looking at Europe 1:19 U.S. vs Europe Valuations Explained 2:09 Why Diversification Matters Right Now 3:11 How Much to Allocate Internationally 4:09 European Index Performance Breakdown 7:49 Stock #1 10:24 Stock #2 13:15 Stock #3 17:56 Stock #4 20:00 Stock #5 DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.