Developed International

Beyond one’s home country lie many other markets that have the potential to diversify core holdings – too much can create currency risk, but not enough creates local risk. All things in balance.

Emerging Markets: Did You Remember to Pack Your Free Lunch?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Lazy

“They account for more than 70% of the world’s population (over five times that of developed markets), 46% of its land mass (twice that of developed markets), and 31% of its GDP (almost half that of developed markets). And, taken as a group, their … Continue reading →

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Equity Crisis Management: 5 Time Periods Benefiting from Global Diversification

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Lazy

Managing portfolio risk starts with larger decisions – allocations to stocks versus bonds, for instance – but, at its best, it does not end there. Consider these five cases from history, where a single-country stock market radically diverged from the … Continue reading →

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