Chris discusses the case for international investing through a core-satellite approach with specific countries.
Given the strong performance of U.S. stocks in recent years, it is no surprise that investors have some skepticism when it comes to international investing. In fact, behavioral economists refer to the fact that investors often focus on domestic stocks in their equity portfolios and limit international stocks as "home country bias." Nonetheless, it is important to remember international investing offers two major benefits:
Benefits of international investing
1. Diversification.
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