It's easy for investors to assume that everything interesting in the tech space is happening in the United States, but that is simply not the case. Frontier AI developers like Mistral in France and DeepSeek in China are among a growing number of firms advancing technology and threatening the dominance of U.S. companies. With varying regulations and other potential barriers, it can be difficult for investors to access these companies.
Difficult does not mean impossible, however, and more and more exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with an international global focus are available to domestic investors, opening up access to winners in the global data boom. Even better, many of these funds are available without a premium price tag, although it is, of course, important for investors seeking international tech plays to keep an eye on how much non-U.S. exposure each fund below includes.
