Investors Without Borders
If you want to spread your portfolio outside national boundaries, international mutual funds are one idea to consider. By investing in companies outside the United States, international mutual funds offer a way for you to diversify not only across industry sectors and securities but across countries as well. Currency Concerns Fluctuations in the exchange rate between foreign currencies and the dollar add an extra layer of risk, as well as possible upside potential. A weak dollar may make shares denominated in a foreign currency more expensive; but when you sell the shares, a weak dollar could strengthen your return. Stability…