Core Insights - The Capital Group International Core Equity ETF (CGIC) is positioned as a unique offering in the international ETF market, distinguishing itself from other broad international allocations [1] Investment Philosophy - The investment approach emphasizes thematic ETF cyclicality and value-oriented investments, focusing on rational decision-making and downside protection [1] - The goal is to provide clear, research-based insights that enhance understanding of valuation, fundamentals, and risk, supporting disciplined long-term investing [1]

I am an individual investor and analyst. Over the last 10 years, I have managed my own portfolio, focusing on thematic ETF cyclicality and value-oriented investments. I try to remain relatively agnostic to the investment opportunities I write about here, allowing myself to research anything that captures my interest. You will find that I have written about US and foreign equities, closed-end funds, and ETFs. My investment philosophy is grounded in rational decision-making, protection against the downside, a ...