As Bargains Abound Overseas, Trim Volatility with the QLVD ETF April 21, 2021 International markets, particularly ex-U.S. developed markets, are where the attractive valuations reside. Investors can get in on the act while reducing risk with the QLVD’s quality screen analyzes a broad universe of equities based on key indicators such as profitability, management efficiency, and cash flow, and then excludes the bottom 20% of stocks with the lowest quality score. The index is then subject to the regional, sector, and risk-factor constraints in order to manage unintended style factor exposures, significant sector concentration, and high turnover. That’s a relevant strategy at a time when foreign stocks are some of the best bargains accessible to investors.