In volatile markets, the benefits of diversification shine brightly. A diversified portfolio means spreading your capital across a variety of asset classes (stocks, bonds, real estate, precious metals, etc.). But a truly diversified portfolio will strive to also be diversified within each asset class.
When it comes to stocks, investors should think about the "where" perhaps more than the "what." Many U.S. investors tend to feel more comfortable investing in companies domiciled in the United States, and historically, that's been a profitable strategy.
However, when the market faces some volatility, especially when the dollar is under pressure, international stocks offer a way to shelter your portfolio from the risks associated with investing in a single country.
As many U.S. companies deal with uncertainty from tariffs and inflation that are likely to put a lid on short-term earnings, we're spotlighting seven international stocks that look like good places for investors to place their capital.
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