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international stocks

Also known as: foreign equities

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Iran War: Potential Impact on Global Equities - Charles Schwab schwab.com Charles Schwab 3 facts

measurementValuations of international stocks remain attractive relative to U.S. stocks, despite developed-market valuations rising over the year preceding March 12, 2026.

perspectiveCharles Schwab would shift to an unfavorable view on international stocks if an initial energy price shock began affecting fundamental macro-economic conditions and raising recession risk.

claimInternational stocks tend to perform better when the U.S. dollar is weak.

Asset Allocation Models to Maximize Your Returns - AAII aaii.com AAII 1 fact

claimInvestors should have exposure to large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, and international stocks from both emerging and established markets.

The Impact of Cognitive Biases on Professionals' Decision-Making frontiersin.org Frontiers in Psychology 1 fact

claimHome bias is a cognitive bias where investors allocate the majority of their portfolio to domestic equities rather than diversifying into foreign equities, as described by Coval and Moskowitz (1999).

Wealthfront Classic Portfolio Investment Methodology White Paper research.wealthfront.com Wealthfront Mar 9, 2026 1 fact

claimStocks are generally riskier than bonds, and foreign stocks are generally riskier than US stocks.