US registered investment advisors (RIAs) are planning to increase international and emerging market allocations over the next year, with active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) emerging as the preferred vehicle for gaining exposure, according to a survey commissioned by William Blair Investment Management.

A majority of RIAs expect to increase exposure to international and emerging markets as they seek broader diversification beyond US equities, according to a survey commissioned by William Blair Investment Management. More than half of advisors surveyed (56%) said they expect to increase allocations to active ETFs over the next 12 months The survey found that 73% of advisors believe investor portfolios are heavily concentrated in US equities, while 90% said international diversification is mo