Should I be investing in INTERNATIONAL INDEX FUNDS | Do you really need them? | 2022

In this video, I will be answering the question, Should I be investing in INTERNATIONAL INDEX FUNDS?

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For the longest time, index funds have been touted as some of the safest investments because they’re inherently diversified and low-cost despite providing attractive returns in the long run. However, it’s not always clear whether these benefits extend to international index funds. If you’re considering going international with your index fund investment and aren’t sure whether that’s the right way to go, this is a post you don’t want to skim through.

International index funds are a good investment for investors with moderate-to-high risk profiles. They enhance portfolio diversification, provide a safer way to invest overseas companies than stocks, and allow investors to harness global economic growth more effectively than S&P 500 index funds.

Watch this video to find out if you should be investing in international index funds.

For the longest time, index funds have been touted as some of the safest investments because they’re inherently diversified and low-cost despite providing attractive returns in the long run. However, it’s not always clear whether these benefits extend to international index funds. If you’re considering going international with your index fund investment and aren’t sure whether that’s the right way to go, this is a post you don’t want to skim through.

International index funds are a good investment for investors with moderate-to-high risk profiles. They enhance portfolio diversification, provide a safer way to invest overseas companies than stocks, and allow investors to harness global economic growth more effectively than S&P 500 index funds.

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[LetsTalkFinanceswithTrayTruitt]

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[carlosgarcia]

I still can't get over on how you explain it so clearly. Thank's for your military duty, and GOD Bless.

[akin]

Take VGTSX for example. It's MWRR were:
- 2000s: 6.39%
- 2010s: 5.8%

Not great, but stays ahead of inflation.

[adiallo]

Thank you again for educating us and sharing your knowledge. Is it a good combination to have VTWAX & VTSAX in a simple profolio ?
Thanks Tray. 100👍

[JohnMikaelian]

What do you think of a combined/all in one US and international ETF like the Vanguard VT ETF? Their current portfolio holdings for that ETF are 62% US and 38% International.

[DanFFA]

You might find the article titled 'How To Think Differently About Diversification' By Larry Swedroe to be insightful.

[captainnitrousx]

I have a taxable account though???? Any suggestions???

[pongmolina]

International Stocks/Bonds is useless. If the US market crash, international stocks will fall much much much harder.