Why is international investing so popular?

International investing has become popular of late due to it's ability to provide diversification. Foreign economies and markets tend to be on different cycles from those in Canada. Investing a portion of your portfolio abroad may help cushion your portfolio from swings in Canadian markets as a whole.

In addition, Canada only represents roughly 3% of the world market. Many investment opportunities may be missed if your portfolio is comprised solely of Canadian holdings.



 

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