International Investing

Learn the latest to help with your international investing.

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Investing in the French ‘Socialist Paradise’

As I write this, I am on the Eurostar train whizzing back from Lyon, France’s “second city,” to...

Why Aren’t Investors Riding the Global Market Surge?

The most dominant theme/takeaway for me this year is the apparent lack of investor exposure to international equities.

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Southeast Asia’s Underrated Investing Opportunities

This country of 93 million is bursting with youthful energy. Roughly 50% of its tech-savvy citizens are under...

Why Investors Shouldn’t Fight the Four Feds

Critics of the current global rally in equities make a big issue of how, if central bank stimulus...

How Some Euro-Zone Economies Are Gaining Momentum

During the last few months, I've grown increasingly bullish on the euro zone, and subscribers to my PowerOptions Trader service...

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Why Investing in Japan is Still a No Brainer

The gains in the Japanese stock market have been particularly robust, with Japanese stocks near the top of...

The Irrefutable Story of Financial Results

This week, I ran some numbers on the performance of some of the biggest exchange-traded funds (ETFs) here...

Big Gains Come in All Sorts of Packages

Investing is a harsh taskmaster. Each day, cold, hard numbers tell you what you got right and what...

How the Right Domestic Stocks Can Still Be Profitable

Leading up to Friday’s pronounced sell-off, a growing number of equity strategists have been recommending raising equity weightings...

Seeking Profits in Calmer Waters

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a great way to gain exposure to international assets and companies without having to...