Q With all of the turmoil in Greece and Europe, should I be investing in International and global investments?
A I think that the current financial crisis affecting Europe, much like the financial crisis that the United States has experienced the last couple of years, demonstrates that what happens in one part of the world has an impact on other parts of the world.
You hear pundits talking about “contagion.” Contagion refers to the effect that one market may have on other markets. Contagion can be very real and the fear of contagion can be the source of uncertainty and fear in all “markets.”
Many times the terms International and global are used interchangeably. While similar, these two are not the same. International investing primarily involves investing in foreign companies.
There are several ways that you can access international markets. Investments can be made through mutual funds, exchange traded