Kochis Fitz Inc. Worth magazine has placed him among the country's best financial advisers since it first published its list in 1994. He visited Baylor as part of the Marketplace Series, an executive speakers program sponsored by Baylor's Hankamer School of Business. Kochis said foreign markets, though spurned by some investors who consider them too risky, represent fertile ground for investors who want to diversify. They generally are less mature than the U.S. market, he said, and give investors a shot at explosive investment growth. It is difficult, but not impossible, to get information about foreign companies.
Diversity is the answer.
Don't bet on one country, but several. Take intelligent risks. Yes, it is what you want. Later, reached by telephone, Gilbreath said it's not what he wants. If you want to speculate on currency movements, you can do so without buying foreign stocks.