Are International Markets Worth Investing In for U.S. Investors?
Key Points
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Given the American economy’s dominance, it’s hard to make a case for betting against the U.S.
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The S&P 500 index’s monster rise in the past decade has driven investor fears about the market’s current valuation.
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It makes sense to allocate 5% of a portfolio to the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF.
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