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Own the World: How Smart Investors Create Global Portfolios

ISBN: 978-0-470-28538-1

February 2009

224 pages

Description
Global investing isn't new. In fact, investors have been looking to overseas markets for hundreds of years, and with good reason. A global portfolio can bestow innumerable rewards on the savvy investor, yet many US investors remain woefully under-exposed to foreign equities. Despite the fact that US equity markets make up less than half of world markets, only a small portion of our investment dollars are allocated overseas. Even the most sophisticated investors have been deterred by misconceptions about the risks associated with owning foreign stocks or a lack of information about foreign markets. But the notion investment options are limited by borders is antiquated and downright detrimental to successful investing.

Once considered the playground of only the ultra-rich or institutional investors, global investing is fast becoming not only possible, but a necessity, for every investor. As part of Fisher Investments Press, Own the World introduces readers to the vast advantages of seeking investment opportunities all over the planet. Own the World provides investors with tools to build a global portfolio and points out potential hurdles to avoid. It also educates readers on the nuts and bolts of foreign markets, how to easily understand them, and vehicles for investing there. By detailing the vast and currently underappreciated benefits of global investing and the distinct advantages of a global approach, as well as common pitfalls to avoid, Own the World can help readers to tread more confidently into global markets as they look to optimize their investment results.

About the Author
Aaron Anderson (Woodside, CA) is a Capital Markets Research Analyst at Fisher Investments where he focuses on global macroeconomic and market trends. Aaron holds BS degrees in Geophysics from the University of California at Santa Barbara and Applied Economics from the University of San Francisco. He writes a regular column for MarketMinder.com titled The Global View. Aaron and his wife Kim reside in Danville, Ca. They enjoy traveling (and investing) all over the world.

Fisher Investments is a respected investment management company which serves the needs of investors demanding superior performance, low fees and exceptional service. With over $45 billion under management, its clients include Fortune 500 companies, foundations and endowments, as well as thousands of high net worth investors. Unlike many money management firms who typically have little contact with individual investors, Fisher Investments' Private Client Group was specifically created to allow the investment management company to deliver institutional-level capabilities to high net worth individuals.