Own the World: How Smart Investors Create Global Portfolios

Global investing isn't new. In fact, investors have been looking to overseas markets for hundreds of years, and with good reason. A global portfolio bestows innumerable rewards on the savvy investor, yet we in the US remain woefully under exposed to foreign equities. Despite the fact that US equity markets make-up less than 42 percent of world markets, only a small portion of our investment dollars are allocated overseas. Even the most sophisticated investors have been deterred by misconceptions about the risks associated with owning foreign stocks or a lack information about foreign markets. But the notion investment options are limited by borders is antiquated and down right detrimental to successful investing.

Once considered the playground only of the ultra-rich or institutional investors, global investing is fast becoming not only possible, but a necessity for every investor. As part of the recently formed Fisher Investments Press, Own the World introduces readers to the vast advantages of seeking investment opportunities all over the planet. Own the World provides investors with the tools necessary to build a global portfolio and point out potential hurdles to avoid. It also educates readers on the nuts and bolts of foreign markets, how to easily understand them, and vehicles for investing there. By detailing the vast and currently underappreciated benefits of global investing and the distinct advantages of a global approach, Own the World will enable readers to tread confidently into global markets as they look to optimize their investment results.

About the Author

Aaron Anderson is a Capital Markets Research Analyst at Fisher Investments where he focuses on global macroeconomic and market trends. Aaron holds BS degrees in Geophysics from the University of California at Santa Barbara and Applied Economics from the University of San Francisco. He writes a regular column for MarketMinder.com titled The Global View.