Growth is achieved through the capital appreciation of common shares. The objective of most balanced funds is to achieve the highest return consistent with a low-risk strategy. While they usually provide higher returns than income funds, balanced funds cannot normally keep pace with pure equity funds in a rising market. Click here to learn more about the possible risks and returns of these and other investment instruments. International funds International funds promote global investment, allowing investors to diversify their holdings by tapping into growing markets abroad.
Some international funds invest in a specific country like the United States.
Others invest in specific areas of the world such as Europe, Asia or Latin America. Like domestic funds, international funds vary significantly with respect to asset mix, risk tolerance and performance. Click here to learn more about the possible risks and returns of these and other investment instruments.