“Globalization is the process by which markets integrate worldwide.” -Michael Spence-

Today, many investors in the United States are investing globally by default. Many of our largest, blue-child companies are multinationals that have a significant presence around the world. For others, the choice to invest internationally is a much more deliberate one. These individuals often elect to invest globally to broaden diversification and spread investment risk.

Either way, it is important to understand the potential rewards and questions to ask when considering an international investment. The attached charts, prepared by Morningstar, detail the many aspects of global investing, which virtually every investor should consider.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Spence is a Canadian-American Economist and 2001 Nobel Memorial Prize recipient in Economic Sciences