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The Risks of International Investing
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Curtis Rose
THE RISKS OF INTERNATIONAL
Investing
The Risks of International Investing
As an investor, you may have heard exciting recommendations for investing
internationally.
There is almost always an economy somewhere that’s doing well why not...
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THE RISKS OF INTERNATIONAL
Investing
The Risks of International Investing
As an investor, you may have heard exciting recommendations for investing
internationally.
There is almost always an economy somewhere that’s doing well why not put your investing dollars there?
International investing is another way to diversify your portfolio.
But what are the risks
involved?
You may have been hesitant to invest your money in foreign companies, simply
because you aren t sure of the drawbacks.
Let s take a look at the risks, and you can
decide for yourself if it makes sense for you.
Transactional Costs
If you want to purchase a foreign stock, there can be significant transactional costs
beyond what you re used to paying.
These can vary dramatically from country to
country.
These extra fees can include exchange fees, taxes, levies, stamp duties and
“clearing fees.
”
If you want to avoid these additional costs, you can frequently purchase American
Depository Receipts (ADRs), which trade in t
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