How to construct a global investment portfolio

Most of us feel more comfortable investing close to home, says Martin Spring in the On Target newsletter. But there are great opportunities out there for those who are willing to expand their horizons. Here are the basics of putting together a successful international portfolio - and some of the mistakes to avoid...

As I'm currently travelling in Asia and Africa, so am a little out of touch with current global investment trends, I've decided to write to you this month on the subject of basic moneycraft

Investing internationally is becoming more popular with individuals as we acquire a more global perspective from travel, business media, the internet, the migration of family members, and the growing importance in our lives of foreign businesses such as Toyota, McDonalds and Samsung.

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