How to Invest Internationally: 3 Smart Ways to Build a Winning Portfolio
Many U.S. investors commit almost all of their stock portfolios to American companies. That's only natural, because it's easier to feel comfortable investing in the companies with which you're most familiar. Yet foreign stocks can both diversify your overall portfolio and open up opportunities for growth and outperformance. In particular, there are three methods you can use to make your portfolio more international in its exposure.
Whether you invest directly in foreign stocks, use internationally focused exchange-traded funds, or seek out multinational corporations that are headquartered in the U.S. but do almost all of their business overseas, committing to having true international exposure in your investments is a smart move that can enhance your overall returns.
In general, there are three ways you can invest internationally:
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