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Podcast: Foster & Motley : A Podcast About Wealth & Life
Episode: Why Should I Invest in International Stocks? With Zach Horn, MBA, CFP®, CMFC®
Description: We’ve all heard that diversification in our investment portfolio is important, but it’s bigger than diversifying among US stocks only.In this episode, Zach Horn, MBA, CFP®, CMFC®, discusses the importance of diversifying portfolios with international investments. He explores the differences between established and emerging markets, the historical performance of US stocks versus international stocks, and the recommended ratio of US to international stocks.Zach shares more about:Use of mutual funds for international exposureCurrency risk in international investing and ways to hedge itImportance of gaining international exposure and diversifying investmentsHistorical data suppor...