What Are International Stocks? – Forbes Advisor
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Owning international stocks—the shares of companies located outside your home country—can help diversify your portfolios, hedge against risk and tap into growth in economies beyond your own. Here’s what you need to know to start adding stamps to your investing passport.
Why Own International Stocks?
You probably already know how important diversification is in your investment portfolio. By spreading your money out among tens or hundreds of companies, you decrease the risk you lose money overall if one investment goes south.
Given the vast amount of choice…
