International Articles
Freedom-Focused Emerging Markets Fund Taps Into Local Growth
May 2025 by Charles Rotblut, Cynthia McLaughlin, Perth Tolle
Freedom weighting results in lower autocracy risk and more sustainable growth in emerging markets.
May 2025 by Charles Rotblut, Cynthia McLaughlin, Perth Tolle
Freedom weighting results in lower autocracy risk and more sustainable growth in emerging markets.
What Vanguard Looks for in Innovative Global Growth Stocks
May 2024 by Charles Rotblut, Cynthia McLaughlin, Michael Masdea
Using a bottom-up approach to pinpoint companies set to be much bigger in five to 10 years.
May 2024 by Charles Rotblut, Cynthia McLaughlin, Michael Masdea
Using a bottom-up approach to pinpoint companies set to be much bigger in five to 10 years.
Going Global: Mutual Funds and ETFs Targeting Regions and Countries
July 2023 by Cynthia McLaughlin
International equity mutual funds and ETFs can offer geographical, currency and sector diversification and dampen risks related to a single stock or the instability of a single country.
July 2023 by Cynthia McLaughlin
International equity mutual funds and ETFs can offer geographical, currency and sector diversification and dampen risks related to a single stock or the instability of a single country.
Emerging Markets Funds Offer Diversification Plus Growth
October 2022 by Matthew Bajkowski
A look at what’s on offer in the realm of diversified emerging markets mutual funds and ETFs.
October 2022 by Matthew Bajkowski
A look at what’s on offer in the realm of diversified emerging markets mutual funds and ETFs.
Get Foreign Exposure at Home Through ADRs
April 2022 by Matthew Bajkowski
ADRs represent shares of foreign stock and make investing abroad both simpler and less costly for the average individual.
April 2022 by Matthew Bajkowski
ADRs represent shares of foreign stock and make investing abroad both simpler and less costly for the average individual.
The Benefits and Risks of International Stock Funds
April 2022 by Matthew Bajkowski
International stock funds have the potential to offer greater capital appreciation than domestic stock funds. However, that increased potential comes with greater risk.
April 2022 by Matthew Bajkowski
International stock funds have the potential to offer greater capital appreciation than domestic stock funds. However, that increased potential comes with greater risk.
International Stock ETFs Outperforming Their Peers
March 2021 by John Bajkowski
Which international stock funds have a consistent history of outperforming the funds in their category?
March 2021 by John Bajkowski
Which international stock funds have a consistent history of outperforming the funds in their category?
International Stock Mutual Funds Outperforming Their Peers
March 2021 by John Bajkowski
Which international stock mutual funds that are open to new investors have a consistent history of outperforming funds in their category?
March 2021 by John Bajkowski
Which international stock mutual funds that are open to new investors have a consistent history of outperforming funds in their category?
International Diversification: Why It Still Makes Sense
December 2010 by Bernard R. Horn
History shows that international stocks provide diversification benefits over the long term, even though correlations become close during times of crisis.
December 2010 by Bernard R. Horn
History shows that international stocks provide diversification benefits over the long term, even though correlations become close during times of crisis.
On the Internet: International Investments
July 2008 by CI Staff
Where to go for information on investing abroad, whether directly on foreign exchanges or through American depositary receipts (ADRs).
July 2008 by CI Staff
Where to go for information on investing abroad, whether directly on foreign exchanges or through American depositary receipts (ADRs).
Rolling the Currency Dice: Investing in International Bond Funds
June 2008 by John Markese
The search for yield and the weak U.S. dollar have prompted investors to consider investing in foreign bond mutual funds. However, these funds have unique risks that are magnified by the ebb and flow of the currency markets. A careful look is in order before you let your money travel overseas.
June 2008 by John Markese
The search for yield and the weak U.S. dollar have prompted investors to consider investing in foreign bond mutual funds. However, these funds have unique risks that are magnified by the ebb and flow of the currency markets. A careful look is in order before you let your money travel overseas.