With international markets having languished for a decade, small-cap stocks trailing their large-cap peers despite a history of outperformance, and with trade tensions dominating headlines, international small-cap stocks are poised to outperform the US.
International Diversification Has Disappointed Investors For Over A Decade
US stocks have long been the gold medal favorites in the world's stock markets. While they don't always win each year, they have outperformed their international peers in the long run.
Despite the historical strength of US stocks, history has also shown investors that international diversification is valuable, as it provides better