This is the fifth article in a series on investment basics. If you are new to investing, it is recommended that the articles be read in order.
Prior articles introduce terminology that is used in later articles.
Not only that, the US equity markets have ranked among the top 3 only twice in the last 10 years. International Investing is not just for high-flying risk takers. It can form part of the asset allocation of a well rounded portfolio. It can improve portfolio gain due to participation in well performing markets. It can reduce portfolio risk by improved diversification since international markets often behave differently than the U.S. markets.