International investing might sound like Italian to you, but if you are already in the business of stock investing, then international investing can be a great way to expand your business along with being extremely rewarding. For the last ten years, the investment strategy that has worked best for most investors in the US market has not been the traditional “buy and hold.”
Even if we look back before the crash in the year 1929, the last 10 years have arguably been the worst years in the history of stock investing in the United States. Only time will tell if the US market is able to recover and get back to its old bullish ways, but in the mean time, international investing is a wonderful prospect that cannot go unnoticed from investors who are looking for money-spinning opportunities. International investing is far easier than you might think it to be especially in today’s globalized environment. The US no longer dominates the investing market as it once used to and this is time we start looking beyond the twin towers.
Some of the best international investing opportunities are offered by India, China and a few countries in the South America and Europe. When you want to invest in international stocks, it is best to let a professional manager who has experience in money management, to do the dirty work for you by investing in international funds. There are many types of mutual funds that you can choose from and it is better to keep it simple as you try to enter the international market.
For most international investors, equity international funds would provide the best investment option. These international funds invest in the stock of several different countries and concentrate mostly on equities of developed countries. It is understandable that you might want to begin with a modest amount when investing in the market funds of an emerging country that concentrates in equities of under-developed countries.
If you are a bit more of a risk taker, then there quite a few funds that invest in foreign bonds with some even specializing in particular regions like China, South America or Japan. This way you will be able to diversify your funds around and minimize the risk of losing huge sums.
International investing is no more as difficult as it used to be years ago. The globalized markets today offer excellent opportunities for anyone and everyone who has the passion and desire to succeed.