When it comes to international stocks for the most part, investing in total market indexes is one done solution for your international investing. It easier because it is all done in one international-equity exposure.
Another good reason is that costs are super-duper low.
The case for emerging markets as being a really great diversifier for US equities comes through loud and clear. If you have some sort of total-market international portfolio, you’ll get the developed markets. I think no matter what your approach to international, emerging markets should be part of your investment portfolio.
The global market cap is a good guide to how much to hold in non-US. It’s been running in the range of 60% US, 40% non-US. It sometimes goes up or down, but this is a good benchmark for investors when setting their own allocations.
In order to find your most appropriate allocation, give me a call or email me and we can discuss your goals and the appropriate allocation for you today.
Nancy Hite CFP and Fiduciary
