One more way of diversification is to invest in financial instruments of international markets. While the financial instruments remain the same, like stocks, bonds and mutual funds, the investor becomes exposed to completely different types of risks and rewards that are not correlated with the domestic market and open a new financial niche.
Stocks of international companies, being a share of company ownership, may be of entirely new industries and markets and give higher returns than the local ones. However, it is necessary to be aware of the international financial state, government policies and support to companies, promising niches and many other nuances.
Bonds represent debt issued not only by international companies but also governments. Due to different country risks of international governments and companies, the return may be high. Nevertheless, it exposes the bond owner also to currency risk or reward depending on currency moves. To hedge against currency risks, referring to additional protection instruments like forwards or options is necessary.
Mutual funds give the share of a pool of international stocks, bonds and other assets professionally selected and managed. For example, mutual funds provide access to a highly diversified portfolio of assets with higher returns than the local ones.
With all the attractiveness of International markets, it is necessary to highlight the risks again. Political, economic and currency risks should be carefully managed. Otherwise, they can affect the portfolio.
In conclusion, international markets can be a good way of diversification and a source of additional return. But any additional return goes tightly with the additional risks. In this case, ISEC Wealth Management usually highlights that international risks are better managed by professionals before implementing ideas into investment decisions.
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I am sure that the names of these companies are known to many people. Even those who have never thought about investing. In addition, as a rule, these companies have existed for many years.
Based on all this, we get the impression that these companies will always exist and that their stocks are only going up in value.
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