There are many reasons why investors should consider investing part of their money overseas.
- It allows the investor to spread the risk by being in a mix of markets and currencies.
- Investing Internationally provides the opportunity to invest in industries and companies that may not have operations in Australia.
- The Australian market only represents 1-2 per cent of the worlds capital and has historically not performed as well as world markets.
While it can be quite complicated for individuals to invest overseas directly, investing through a managed fund offers simplicity and the experience of the fund manager involved. You can choose from funds that invest in a number of countries or funds that focus on one country or region.